ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Care Exam 4A Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing a sitz bath for a client who is 1 day postpartum.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A water temperature of 40°C (104°F) is safe and effective for soothing the perineal area.
Extract:
Acrocyanosis refers to the bluish discoloration of the extremities in newborns.
Question 2 of 5
Where would acrocyanosis be assessed on a newborn?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acrocyanosis is typically observed in the hands and feet of newborns.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and asks, 'When will my breast milk come in?'
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breast milk typically comes in 3-5 days post-delivery during lactogenesis II.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn 1 hr after delivery.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following respiratory rates is within the expected reference range for a newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A newborn's normal respiratory rate is 30-60 breaths per minute; 48/min is within this range.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client 2 hr following a spontaneous vaginal delivery and notes that the client has saturated two perineal pads with blood for a 30-min period.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the fundus first assesses for uterine atony, a common cause of excessive bleeding.