ATI RN
ATI Custom PNU Maternity Fall 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to examine a post-term newborn immediately following delivery.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should she expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: The correct findings the nurse should expect to observe in a newborn are cracked, peeling skin (choice
C) and vernix in the folds and creases (choice E). Cracked, peeling skin is a normal postnatal adaptation due to the loss of the protective vernix caseosa. Vernix in the folds and creases is also expected as it helps protect the skin from the amniotic fluid. Moro reflex (choice
A) is a newborn reflex that involves the spreading out and then drawing in of the infant's arms in response to a sensation of falling, so this is not a expected finding. Heel to ear maneuverability (choice
B) is not a typical newborn assessment, so it is an incorrect choice. Abundant lanugo (choice
D) is fine hair that covers a newborn's body and is typically shed before birth, so it is an incorrect finding for a newborn.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately after birth.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions by the nurse reduces evaporative heat loss by the newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Drying the newborn's skin thoroughly. This action reduces evaporative heat loss by removing moisture from the baby's skin, preventing heat loss through evaporation. Maintaining ambient room temperature (
A) helps prevent conductive heat loss, not evaporative heat loss. Preventing air drafts (
C) reduces convective heat loss, not evaporative heat loss. Placing the newborn on a warm surface (
D) helps prevent conductive heat loss but does not directly address evaporative heat loss.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 weeks postpartum. The client tells the nurse, 'I feel really down and sad lately. I have no energy and I feel like I'm going to cry.'
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct action for the nurse to take first is using a postpartum depression-screening tool with the client (
Choice
D). This is the priority because postpartum depression can have serious consequences for both the mother and the baby. Screening for postpartum depression allows for early identification and intervention, which is crucial for the well-being of the mother and infant. Counseling (
Choice
A) may be needed, but addressing the possibility of postpartum depression should come first. Requesting antidepressant medication (
Choice
B) should only be considered after a proper assessment and diagnosis. Reinforcing teaching about rest and sleep (
Choice
C) is important but addressing mental health concerns takes precedence.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about nutrition with a client who is pregnant and has hyperemesis gravidarum at home.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: "I will eat crackers before I get out of bed in the morning." This statement indicates understanding as it demonstrates compliance with a specific teaching instruction. Eating crackers before getting out of bed is a common recommendation for managing morning sickness or low blood sugar levels upon waking.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not directly address a specific teaching point or demonstrate understanding of the instruction given.
Choice A focuses on timing rather than the actual instruction.
Choice B mentions water consumption, which is not necessarily related to the teaching.
Choice C talks about limiting protein intake, which may or may not be relevant to the teaching provided.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has just learned that she is pregnant.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should reinforce with the client to call her provider if she experiences which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Facial edema. Facial edema can indicate a serious condition like kidney or heart failure, requiring immediate medical attention. A: Decreased energy is non-specific and common. B: Urinary frequency can be normal or indicate a urinary tract infection. C: Mood swings are common and not typically urgent.