ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Final Questions
Extract:
A newborn who has just delivered, secretions bubbling out of the nose and mouth
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suctioning the mouth first clears the airway, preventing aspiration of secretions. Side positioning, nose suctioning, and catheters are secondary or less appropriate.
Extract:
A client who is 3 weeks postpartum following the birth of a healthy newborn, reports feeling down and sad, having no energy, and wanting to cry
Question 2 of 5
What should be the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about thoughts of harming the newborn assesses for postpartum depression with potential risk to the infant, prioritizing safety. Teaching, coping skills, and anticipating medication are secondary to ensuring immediate safety.
Extract:
A client who is at 22 weeks of gestation
Question 3 of 5
At which location should the nurse expect to palpate the fundus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: At 22 weeks, the fundus is typically slightly above the umbilicus, aligning with the rule that fundal height in centimeters approximates gestational age. Other options correspond to earlier or later gestational stages.
Extract:
A newborn who is postmature
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Postmature newborns have cracked, peeling skin due to prolonged amniotic fluid exposure and reduced vernix. Lanugo, short nails, and vernix are typical of preterm or term infants.
Extract:
A client who is considering several methods of contraception
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following methods of contraception should the nurse identify as being most reliable?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IUDs are highly reliable due to long-term effectiveness and minimal user error. Condoms, oral contraceptives, and diaphragms have higher failure rates due to inconsistent use.