ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 III Questions
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a patient who is 12 hours postpartum and has a third-degree perineal laceration.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Witch hazel pads reduce inflammation and promote healing, suitable for a third-degree laceration postpartum.
Extract:
A nurse in a clinic is caring for an adolescent patient who requests a prescription for birth control.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking what the adolescent knows about contraception ensures informed decision-making and guides tailored education.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care immediately following birth for a newborn who has a myelomeningocele that is leaking cerebrospinal fluid.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering broad-spectrum antibiotics prevents infection from CSF leakage, a critical step before urgent surgical closure.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 2 hours old.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings is an indication of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B, D
Rationale: Temperature instability and hypotonia are signs of hypoglycemia, affecting thermoregulation and muscle tone due to low blood sugar.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor. The nurse notes that the umbilical cord is protruding from the client's vagina.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exerting upward pressure on the presenting part relieves cord compression, restoring fetal blood flow as the priority action.