ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn Updated 2023 Questions
Extract:
A newborn who has a myelomeningocele that is leaking cerebrospinal fluid.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering broad-spectrum antibiotics prevents infection (e.g., meningitis) due to CSF leakage, a priority over the other options, which are delayed, insufficient, or harmful.
Extract:
A newborn who has jaundice and a new prescription for phototherapy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Closing the newborn's eyes before applying eyepatches protects them from phototherapy light, unlike the other options: frequent turning isn't needed, lotion blocks light, and glucose water isn't standard.
Extract:
A client who has chosen a diaphragm for birth control.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inserting the diaphragm up to 6 hours before intercourse allows spermicide activation, unlike the other incorrect instructions (leave in 6+ hours, avoid detergent, no lubricant).
Extract:
A client who is 6 hr postpartum and is saturating perineal pads every 10 to 15 min.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Collecting hemoglobin and hematocrit levels first assesses the extent of blood loss in postpartum hemorrhage, guiding subsequent interventions, unlike the other supportive but secondary actions.
Extract:
A client who is in the second stage of labor and is experiencing a shoulder dystocia.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assisting the client to pull their knees toward their abdomen (McRoberts maneuver) widens the pelvic outlet to relieve shoulder dystocia, unlike the other options, which are either incorrect or supplementary actions.