ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to perform a heel stick on a newborn who has a prescription for a total serum bilirubin.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Puncturing the lateral heel minimizes nerve damage and ensures a good blood sample, standard for heel sticks in newborns.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for metronidazole 250 mg PO three times daily. Available is metronidazole 500 mg tablets.
Question 2 of 5
How many tablet(s) should the nurse plan to administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: 250 mg ÷ 500 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablets per dose, correctly rounded to the nearest tenth with a leading zero.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a newborn who is 24 hr old.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings requires intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Central cyanosis indicates poor oxygenation, requiring immediate intervention. Other findings are within normal newborn limits.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and has a perineal laceration.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings places the client at risk for delayed wound healing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Changing the perineal pad only once daily increases infection risk due to moisture buildup, delaying healing. Cleaning, approximation, and witch hazel support healing.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing infertility and is requesting in vitro fertilization.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IVF increases the risk of multiple gestations, necessitating discussion about fetal reduction to reduce maternal and fetal risks. Donor oocytes and embryo freezing are options, and sperm is fertilized in vitro, not in utero.