ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 II Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an epidural block with an opioid analgesic.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should monitor for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epidural opioids commonly cause hypotension due to vasodilation; the other effects are not typical.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn who has neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NAS often presents with excessive crying due to CNS irritability; hypotonia or absent reflexes are not typical.
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following tubal ligation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tubal ligation blocks the fallopian tubes but doesn't affect ovarian function or hormones, so ovulation continues unchanged.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately following birth who has a prescription for erythromycin ophthalmic ointment. The guardian refuses the medication.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting refusal respects the guardian's right to refuse while maintaining a legal record; reporting to social services or ethics isn't warranted unless harm is imminent.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postpartum and breastfeeding her newborn. The client reports sore nipples.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sore nipples often result from poor latch; assessing and correcting it is the priority over limiting feeding or adding formula.