ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Retake Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postpartum and has a fourth-degree laceration of the perineum.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A cool sitz bath soothes the perineal area, reduces inflammation, and promotes healing for a fourth-degree laceration. Warm compresses may increase swelling, methylergonovine is for uterine bleeding, and povidone-iodine isn't standard care here.
Extract:
A nurse is discussing fertility treatment options with a client and their partner.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following nonpharmacological treatments should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining a healthy weight improves fertility by regulating ovulation. Lubricants can hinder sperm motility, hot baths reduce sperm count, and herbal tea lacks proven fertility benefits.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings for a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fasting blood glucose of 180 mg/dL is elevated, suggesting gestational diabetes, which requires reporting. Hematocrit, creatinine, and WBC are within normal ranges for pregnancy.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching about home safety with a client who is 2 days postpartum.
Question 4 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 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.