ATI RN
ATI NUR223 Absection 4 Maternity Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn immediately following a scheduled cesarean delivery.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory distress is the priority due to the risk of incomplete lung fluid clearance in cesarean deliveries, which can lead to breathing difficulties requiring immediate intervention.
Extract:
A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a newborn immediately following birth.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions by the nurse reduces evaporative heat loss by the newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drying the newborn's skin prevents evaporative heat loss by removing moisture, maintaining body temperature.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin for induction of labor and notes late decelerations in the fetal heart rate.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: A: Stops uterine stimulation. C: Improves fetal oxygenation. D: Enhances placental perfusion. E: Ensures timely medical intervention.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who had a vaginal delivery 2 hr ago.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate in the care of this client? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: A: Assesses bleeding. B: Treats atony. C: Monitors involution. D: Confirms uterine position.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and notes late decelerations in the FHR.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changing the client's position, preferably to the left lateral, improves uteroplacental perfusion, addressing late decelerations caused by reduced fetal oxygenation.