ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is hypotensive following the administration of epidural anesthesia.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning to a side-lying position (preferably left) improves blood flow and corrects hypotension from epidural anesthesia. Other actions don't address this cause.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching about increasing dietary fiber to an antepartum client who reports constipation.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following food selections has the highest fiber content per cup?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lentils have the highest fiber content per cup (15.6 g) compared to oatmeal (4 g), cabbage (2.2 g), and asparagus (3.7 g), making them the best choice for relieving constipation.
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: Washing the baby's face with plain water is safe for sensitive skin. Bumper pads and soft mattresses increase SIDS risk, and bathing right after feeding can cause discomfort.
Extract:
A nurse is examining the medical record of a client who gave birth vaginally two days ago and is experiencing constipation.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize as a contraindication for the use of a suppository?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A third-degree laceration extends to the anal sphincter, making suppository use risky due to potential injury or infection. Other conditions don't contraindicate suppositories.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn following a forceps-assisted birth.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of this birth method?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Facial palsy can result from forceps pressure on the facial nerve, a known complication. Other options aren't directly linked to forceps delivery.