ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn Updated 2023 Questions
Extract:
A full-term newborn upon admission to the nursery.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following clinical findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Single palmar creases may indicate a genetic condition like Down syndrome, requiring reporting, unlike the other common, benign newborn findings.
Extract:
A client who is postpartum and has a perineal laceration.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings places the client at risk for delayed wound healing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changing the perineal pad only once daily increases infection risk due to prolonged exposure to moisture and bacteria, delaying healing, unlike the other options, which support healing.
Extract:
A postpartum client who recently had an indwelling urinary catheter removed.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates that the client is able to void effectively?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urinating 30 mL/hr is within the normal range (30-60 mL/hr), indicating effective voiding, unlike the other options, which suggest retention or unrelated findings.
Extract:
A maternal unit policy to ensure proper identification of newborns.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse include in the policy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtaining a foot imprint before nursery transfer is a reliable identification method, unlike the other options, which are less secure or unrelated to newborn identification.
Extract:
A client who is in the third stage of labor and has a prescription for IV oxytocin administration following expulsion of the placenta.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect as a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A firm, midline fundus is the expected therapeutic effect of oxytocin, promoting uterine contraction to prevent hemorrhage, unlike the other options, which indicate complications or unrelated effects.