ATI LPN
ATI LPN OB Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
A new mother who is bottle feeding says that she is happy to not have to use birth control for several months after having a baby.
Question 1 of 5
What should the nurse say in response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ovulation can occur within 27 days postpartum, making it important to discuss contraception early to prevent unintended pregnancies.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 weeks postpartum. The client tells the nurse, 'I feel really down and sad lately. I have no energy and I feel like I'm going to cry.'.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a postpartum depression-screening tool with the client is the first action the nurse should take. This tool helps to assess the severity of the client's symptoms and determine the appropriate level of care.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postpartum following a cesarean birth.
Question 3 of 5
To prevent thrombophlebitis, the nurse should contribute which of the following interventions to the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ambulation is crucial in preventing thrombophlebitis as it promotes blood circulation and prevents blood stasis, which can lead to clot formation.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who just delivered a stillborn infant at 36 weeks gestation.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the parents to hold their baby for as long as they want provides them with the opportunity to say goodbye and can be a crucial part of the grieving process.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who saturates a perineal pad in 10 minutes.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massaging the fundus helps the uterus contract and can reduce bleeding, which is crucial in managing postpartum hemorrhage.