ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
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 1 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.
Extract:
A nurse is admitting a client to the birthing unit who reports her contractions started 1 hr ago. The nurse determines the client is 80% effaced and 8 cm dilated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse realizes that the client is at risk for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Postpartum hemorrhage. This is because postpartum hemorrhage is a common complication after childbirth, especially in clients who have risk factors such as multiple pregnancies, prolonged labor, or history of hemorrhage. It is important for the nurse to be aware of this risk and monitor the client closely.
Choices A, B, and D are conditions related to pregnancy complications but are not specifically mentioned in the question as risks for the client.
Therefore, they are incorrect choices.
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a group of clients.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients has a contraindication for a contraction stress test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. A client with a previous classical incision has a contraindication for a contraction stress test due to the risk of uterine rupture. The classical incision is a vertical incision on the uterus, increasing the risk of uterine rupture during labor. This poses a significant danger during a contraction stress test, which involves inducing contractions to assess fetal well-being. Clients with gestational diabetes mellitus (choice
A), a history of stillbirth (choice
C), or a nonreactive nonstress test (choice
D) do not have contraindications for a contraction stress test. Gestational diabetes does not affect the safety of the test, while a previous stillbirth and a nonreactive nonstress test actually indicate a need for further assessment of fetal well-being.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who delivered by cesarean birth 6 hr ago. The nurse notes a steady trickle of vaginal bleeding that does not stop with fundal massage.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct action for the nurse to take is to evaluate urinary output (
Choice
C). This is important post-surgery to assess renal function and fluid balance. Monitoring urine output can indicate adequate organ perfusion and hydration status. It helps in early detection of complications like renal failure. Applying an ice pack (
Choice
A) may be indicated for pain but is not the priority. Replacing the surgical dressing (
Choice
B) is important but not as crucial as evaluating urinary output. Administering IV bolus (
Choice
D) may be necessary in certain situations, but assessing urinary output should be done first to determine the need for fluid administration.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 1 hr postpartum and has peripartum cardiomyopathy.
Question 5 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.