ATI LPN
ATI LPN OB Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a postpartum client who is exhibiting tearfulness, insomnia, lack of appetite, and a feeling of letdown.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following conditions are associated with these manifestations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postpartum blues are characterized by tearfulness, insomnia, lack of appetite, and a feeling of letdown. These symptoms are common and usually resolve within a few weeks without medical intervention.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing shaking chills during the immediate postpartum period.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Covering the client with warm blankets is the correct action. Shaking chills are often due to the body's attempt to regain thermal balance. Providing warmth with blankets helps to alleviate the chills and provide comfort to the client.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has unrelieved episiotomy pain 8 hr following delivery.
Question 3 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 4 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 collecting data from a postpartum client and finds a large amount of lochia rubra with several clots on the client's perineal pad.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the fundus helps determine if the uterus is contracting properly, which is essential in managing postpartum bleeding.