ATI LPN
ATI LPN OB Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who saturates a perineal pad in 10 minutes.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massaging the fundus helps the uterus contract and can reduce bleeding, which is crucial in managing postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has unrelieved episiotomy pain 8 hr following delivery.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applying an ice pack to the perineum is the recommended action for unrelieved episiotomy pain within the first 24 hours following delivery. Ice helps reduce swelling and provides pain relief.
Extract:
A new mother who is bottle feeding says that she is happy to not have to use birth control for several months after having a baby.
Question 3 of 5
What should the nurse say in response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ovulation can occur within 27 days postpartum, making it important to discuss contraception early to prevent unintended pregnancies.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is breastfeeding and has mastitis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Completely emptying each breast at each feeding or using a pump helps prevent milk stasis, which can lead to mastitis. Ensuring the breasts are fully emptied reduces the risk of blocked ducts and infection.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and asks, 'When will my breast milk come in?'
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In 3 to 5 days after delivery is the correct response. This is the typical timeframe for the transition from colostrum to mature milk. During this period, the breasts may feel fuller and heavier as milk production increases.