ATI RN
ATI Custom PNU Maternity Fall 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is updating the plan of care for a newborn who is undergoing phototherapy.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phototherapy can cause heat loss; monitoring temperature prevents hypothermia. Other options are incorrect or unnecessary.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about circumcision care with the parent of a newborn who had a circumcision yesterday.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calling the doctor for bleeding shows understanding, as it's a potential complication. Healing takes days, alcohol is harsh, and soap is optional but not primary.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about reducing the risk of perineal infection with a client who had a vaginal birth.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Blotting dry (
A) prevents moisture buildup, reducing infection risk. Cleaning front to back (
D) avoids bacterial transfer from the anus. Hand hygiene (E) prevents contamination. Ice packs (
B) aid swelling, not infection prevention, and donuts (
C) can increase pressure and risk.
Extract:
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the medical records of a group of clients who are pregnant.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should anticipate that the provider will order an amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein screening for which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A history of neural tube defects increases recurrence risk, warranting alpha-fetoprotein screening to detect such anomalies in amniotic fluid.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has just learned that she is pregnant.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should reinforce with the client to call her provider if she experiences which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Facial edema may signal preeclampsia, requiring prompt evaluation. Other symptoms are common and less urgent unless severe.