ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is teaching about home safety with a client who is 2 days postpartum.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Washing a baby's face with plain water is a safe and effective way to keep it clean without causing irritation.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client for pain following a cesarean birth 24 hours ago.
Question 2 of 5
Which should the nurse ask to determine if a PRN pain medication is needed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased cramping with breastfeeding is a common occurrence due to the release of oxytocin, which causes uterine contractions. This can be quite painful and may necessitate PRN pain medication to manage the discomfort.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately following birth who has a prescription for erythromycin ophthalmic ointment. The guardian refuses the medication.
Question 3 of 5
Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment is administered to newborns to prevent neonatal conjunctivitis, also known as ophthalmia neonatorum, specifically for Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection prevention. If the guardian refuses the administration of erythromycin, the healthcare provider should respect the guardian's decision and document the refusal.
Extract:
A nurse is evaluating a newborn who was born 2 hours ago and was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit with chest wall retractions and blue discoloration of the hands and feet.
Question 4 of 5
Which finding indicates a decline in the newborn's status?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 89% is below the normal range for a newborn (above 95%), indicating a decline in status.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation.
Question 5 of 5
Which finding should the nurse identify as a manifestation of pyelonephritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flank pain is a common manifestation of pyelonephritis, as the kidneys are located in the flank area.