ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 1 hr postpartum and has peripartum cardiomyopathy.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Restrict daily oral fluid intake. This action is important for patients with heart failure to prevent fluid overload. Administering an IV bolus of lactated Ringer's (
A) can exacerbate fluid overload. Obtaining misoprostol (
B) is not relevant to managing heart failure. Assessing blood pressure twice daily (
C) is important but not the priority.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who is 6 hr postpartum and has endometritis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Uterine tenderness. This finding is indicative of postpartum endometritis, a common infection after childbirth. Uterine tenderness suggests inflammation of the uterine lining, which can lead to fever and other signs of infection. A high temperature (choice
A) can also be a sign of infection, but uterine tenderness is a more specific finding in this context. WBC count of 9,000/mm3 (choice
B) is within the normal range and does not necessarily indicate infection. Scant lochia (choice
C) refers to minimal postpartum bleeding, which is a normal finding.
Choices E, F, and G are not provided, so they are irrelevant.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching about home safety with a client who is 2 days postpartum.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Wash your baby's face with plain water. This instruction is important for maintaining good hygiene and preventing skin irritation. Washing with plain water is gentle and safe for a baby's delicate skin.
Choice A is incorrect as bathing immediately after feeding can lead to discomfort and potential choking hazards.
Choice B is incorrect as soft mattresses can increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Choice D is incorrect as bumper pads pose a suffocation risk for infants.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and has trichomoniasis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Malodorous discharge. This finding is indicative of a possible vaginal infection, such as bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis. It suggests an overgrowth of harmful bacteria or yeast. Thick, white vaginal discharge (choice
A) is characteristic of a yeast infection. Vulva lesions (choice
B) may indicate an STD or skin condition. Urinary frequency (choice
C) is not typically associated with vaginal infections. In summary, malodorous discharge is the most concerning finding, as it signifies a possible infection, while the other choices are less specific or unrelated.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth. The nurse notes that the client has excessive vaginal bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct action for the nurse to take first is to massage the client's fundus. This helps prevent postpartum hemorrhage by promoting uterine contractions and expelling clots. It also assesses the firmness of the uterus. Emptying the client's bladder is important but can be done after fundal massage. Providing oxygen is not the priority unless the client shows signs of respiratory distress. Administering oxytocin can be done later as per the healthcare provider's order.