ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn Updated 2023 Questions
Extract:
A new parent about findings that require notification of the newborn's provider.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following newborn clinical manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Yellowed sclera. This clinical manifestation could indicate jaundice, a common condition in newborns due to the immature liver. It is important for the nurse to include this in teaching as it requires monitoring and potential medical intervention. Stooling after each breastfeeding (
B) is normal in newborns. Intermittent crossing of eyes (
C) is also common as their visual system develops. Voids eight to ten times per day (
D) is a normal urinary output for newborns.
Extract:
A client who is postpartum and just delivered a newborn who weighs 4.5 kg (10 lb).
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse recognize as a potential sign of hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. A blood pressure of 88/40 mm Hg is indicative of hypotension, which is a common sign of hemorrhage due to decreased blood volume. Hypotension results from the body's compensatory mechanisms to maintain perfusion. Options B, C, and D are not specific indicators of hemorrhage. Urinary output of 40 mL/hr is within normal range, moderate rubra lochia is expected in the postpartum period, and a heart rate of 90/min is not necessarily abnormal. It is crucial for the nurse to recognize hypotension as a potential sign of hemorrhage to intervene promptly and prevent further complications.
Extract:
A client who is 6 hr postpartum and is saturating perineal pads every 10 to 15 min.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Collect hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. This is the first action the nurse should take to assess the client's oxygen-carrying capacity and hydration status. It provides crucial data for determining the client's overall health status. Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter (
B) is not the priority unless indicated. Administering oxygen via face mask (
C) is important, but assessing the client's hemoglobin and hematocrit levels takes precedence. Preparing the client to receive a plasma expander (
D) should only be done after assessing the client's current status.
Extract:
A client who is 6 hr postpartum and has endometritis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Uterine tenderness. This finding is indicative of a possible infection or retained products of conception postpartum. Uterine tenderness may suggest endometritis, which requires prompt assessment and treatment. The other choices are incorrect because: A: WBC count within normal range. C: Scant lochia can be normal in the early postpartum period. D: Mild temperature elevation is common postpartum due to hormonal changes.
Extract:
A client who has a prescription for metronidazole 250 mg PO three times daily. Available is metronidazole 500 mg tablets.
Question 5 of 5
How many tablet(s) should the nurse plan to administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: The correct answer is 0.5 tablets per dose. This is because when rounding to the nearest tenth, 0.5 falls midway between 0 and 1. In this case, 0.5 is closer to 0 than to 1, so we round down to 0.5. The other choices are incorrect as follows: A: 0 -
Too low, as 0.5 is closer to 1 than to 0. B-G: Any whole number or fraction greater than 0.5 is incorrect because rounding 0.5 down to the nearest tenth results in 0.5 tablets per dose.