ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 II Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has bladder distention following a vaginal birth.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Escorting to the bathroom encourages natural voiding, the priority before invasive measures like catheterization.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum following a vaginal birth.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following analgesic medications should the nurse plan to administer and document in the client's medical record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen is safe and effective for postpartum pain; aspirin increases bleeding risk, and opioids like meperidine are less preferred.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing for pain for a client following a cesarean birth 24 hr ago.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine if a PRN pain medication is indicated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased cramping with breastfeeding indicates uterine contractions, a common pain source post-cesarean, suggesting a need for PRN medication.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a preterm newborn about temperature instability.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preterm newborns have less muscle tone and fat, increasing heat loss; they don't shiver effectively or sweat well due to immaturity.
Extract:
A nurse is performing a nutritional assessment for a client during their first prenatal visit at 12 weeks of gestation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates that the client should be referred to a registered dietician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 10 lb gain by 12 weeks exceeds the recommended 1-4 lb for the first trimester, indicating a need for dietary counseling.