ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn who has neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive crying is a common symptom of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Babies with NAS are often irritable and hard to comfort.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin via continuous IV infusion and is experiencing persistent late decelerations in the FHR.
Question 2 of 5
After discontinuing the infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering oxygen helps improve oxygenation to the fetus and is the priority intervention for late decelerations.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a postpartum client during a follow-up visit.
Question 3 of 5
What was the client's score on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Screen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A score of 11 on the EPDS on postpartum day 30 is above the clinical cutoff score of 10, indicating a high risk of postpartum depression.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a patient who is 3 days postpartum.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cool, clammy skin can be a sign of shock or other serious conditions such as hypoperfusion or inadequate blood flow, which could be a sign of hemorrhage or other circulatory issues.
Extract:
A nurse is obtaining a 2-hr postprandial blood glucose from a patient.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Selecting the lateral side of the finger for puncture is recommended because it is less painful and has good blood flow.