ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
A nurse is planning care immediately following birth for 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: Broad-spectrum antibiotics prevent infection due to CSF leakage. Surgery is urgent (not delayed 72 hours), povidone-iodine isn't standard, and temperature monitoring isn't the priority.
Extract:
A nurse is calculating the estimated date of delivery for a patient who reports that the first day of her last menstrual period was August 10.
Question 2 of 5
Using Nägele's Rule, what is the patient's estimated date of delivery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using Nägele's Rule: Add 7 days to August 10 (August 17), subtract 3 months (May 17), and add 1 year if crossing years. The correct date is May 17, 2025, assuming the current year aligns with the question context.
Extract:
A nurse is discussing fertility treatment options with a client and their partner.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following nonpharmacological treatments should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining a healthy weight improves fertility by regulating ovulation. Lubricants can hinder sperm motility, hot baths reduce sperm count, and herbal tea lacks proven fertility benefits.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care immediately following birth for a newborn who has a myelomeningocele that is leaking cerebrospinal fluid.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Broad-spectrum antibiotics prevent infection due to CSF leakage. Surgery is urgent (not delayed 72 hours), povidone-iodine isn't standard, and temperature monitoring isn't the priority.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a patient immediately following the delivery of a stillborn fetus.
Question 5 of 5
What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing photos of the fetus supports memory-making and aids in the grieving process after a stillbirth. An autopsy is optional, time with the fetus should be based on parental wishes, and naming the fetus is not legally required.