ATI RN
ATI NUR 207 Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
10-hour-old newborn, B-negative blood type, mother O+, noticeable yellow skin discoloration.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse evaluates a 10-hour-old newborn who is B-negative blood type and whose mother is O+. The nurse assesses the newborn to have noticeable yellow discoloration of the skin. The nurse reports this as pathologic jaundice and understands that which finding is most helpful in reducing jaundice in the infant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent bowel movements excrete bilirubin, reducing jaundice severity.
Extract:
New mother who received epidural anesthesia, forceps delivery, anxious and restless at 6 hours postpartum, with a large perineal hematoma and unable to urinate.
Question 2 of 5
A new mother received epidural anesthesia during labor and had a forceps delivery after pushing for 2 hours. At 6 hours post-partum, the client is anxious and restless. On further assessment, a large perineal hematoma is seen. She is unable to urinate. After notifying the physician, the nurse should plan to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A Foley catheter relieves urinary retention caused by the hematoma, aiding assessment.
Extract:
Postpartum client.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum. When should the nurse instruct the client that the breast milk will 'come in'?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breast milk typically comes in 3-5 days postpartum due to hormonal shifts.
Extract:
Postpartum client who had a cesarean section 4 days ago.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the postpartum client who had a cesarean section 4 days ago and will include which of the following warning signs to report once she is home?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: A: Red, tender breast suggests mastitis. B: Fever (100.8°F) may indicate infection. C: Burning on urination suggests UTI. D: Increased lochia rubra may indicate hemorrhage.
Extract:
25-year-old patient considering Depo-Provera 150 mg IM.
Question 5 of 5
A 25-year-old patient is considering receiving Depo-Provera 150 mg IM. Which points must the nurse include in her teaching related to this medication?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: A: Fertility may be delayed up to 9 months. C: Aerobic exercise helps prevent bone loss, a Depo-Provera side effect.