ATI RN
ATI Custom PNU Maternity Fall 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately after birth.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions by the nurse reduces evaporative heat loss by the newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drying the skin prevents evaporation of amniotic fluid, reducing heat loss. Other options address different heat loss types (conduction, convection).
Extract:
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 36 weeks gestation and has painless, bright red vaginal bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes this finding as an indication of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Painless, bright red bleeding at 36 weeks suggests placenta previa, where the placenta covers the cervix. Abruptio placentae involves painful, dark bleeding, preterm labor involves contractions, and threatened abortion occurs earlier with cramping.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is to undergo an amniotomy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is the priority nursing action following this procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking fetal heart rate post-amniotomy is priority to detect distress from cord compression or other complications.
Extract:
A nurse is receiving report about assigned clients at the start of his shift.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to attend to first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain 4 hours post-cesarean requires immediate attention for comfort and to rule out complications. Others are stable or less urgent.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about quickening with a client who is at 6 weeks of gestation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quickening, the first fetal movements felt, occurs between 18-20 weeks (fourth-fifth months), not earlier or later as in other options.