ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn Updated 2023 Questions
Extract:
A client who delivered by cesarean birth 6 hr ago.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse notes a steady trickle of vaginal bleeding that does not stop with fundal massage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering a 500 mL lactated Ringer's IV bolus supports fluid volume and uterine contractility to reduce bleeding, the priority over the other unrelated or less urgent actions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse notes a steady trickle of vaginal bleeding that does not stop with fundal massage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering a 500 mL lactated Ringer's IV bolus supports fluid volume and uterine contractility to reduce bleeding, the priority over the other unrelated or less urgent actions.
Extract:
A client in the postpartum unit.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following goals should the nurse identify for the client to accomplish during the taking-in phase of postpartum adjustment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adequate nutritional intake supports the mother's recovery during the taking-in phase, focused on her needs, unlike the other goals, which align with the taking-hold phase.
Extract:
A client who is taking an oral contraceptive.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following findings to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Persistent headaches can signal serious complications like stroke or blood clots, which are rare but critical side effects of oral contraceptives requiring immediate reporting, unlike the other common or unrelated symptoms.
Extract:
A client who has a prescription for metronidazole 250 mg PO three times daily. Available is metronidazole 500 mg tablets.
Question 5 of 5
How many tablet(s) should the nurse plan to administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: Calculation: 250 mg (prescribed) ÷ 500 mg (tablet strength) = 0.5 tablets per dose, correctly rounded to the nearest tenth with a leading zero.