ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has a placenta previa.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Painless vaginal bleeding is a hallmark of placenta previa due to placental disruption near the cervix. Painful or rigid findings suggest other conditions like abruptio placentae.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for 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: C
Rationale: Changing the perineal pad only once daily increases infection risk due to moisture buildup, delaying healing. Cleaning, approximation, and witch hazel support healing.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 2 hr old.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings is an indication of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D, E
Rationale: Hypotonia (
D) and jitteriness (E) are common signs of hypoglycemia in newborns due to low glucose affecting muscle tone and neurological function. The others are not specific to hypoglycemia.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is indicated with HELLP syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated AST (80 units/L) indicates liver dysfunction, a key feature of HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets) in preeclampsia.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has jaundice and a new prescription for phototherapy.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Closing the newborn’s eyes before applying eyepatches protects them from phototherapy light, preventing retinal damage.