ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Care Exam 4A Questions
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a newborn about caring for the umbilical cord stump.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sponge baths keep the cord dry, reducing infection risk until it falls off.
Extract:
Which of the following symptoms would be indicative of hypovolemic shock after giving birth? (select all that apply)
Question 2 of 5
skin color becomes ashen
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Ashen skin, weakness/lightheadedness/nausea, and declining BP are signs of hypovolemic shock due to blood loss.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting a client with breastfeeding her newborn.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should explain that which of the following reflexes will initiate sucking?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The rooting reflex prompts the newborn to turn toward a stimulus and suck.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone 3 mg PO. Available is dexamethasone 1.5 mg tablets.
Question 4 of 5
How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: 3 mg -->1.5 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Extract:
The dark, red uterine discharge expelled in the first 2-3 days postpartum.
Question 5 of 5
The dark, red uterine discharge expelled in the first 2-3 days postpartum is called:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lochia rubra is the dark red discharge in the first 2-3 days postpartum, consisting of blood and tissue.