ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 II Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor with a fetus in the occipitoposterior position. The nurse assists the client into a hands-and-knees position.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The hands-and-knees position aims to rotate the fetus from occipitoposterior, reducing back labor, a key symptom of this malposition.
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a group of clients.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients has a contraindication for a contraction stress test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A previous classical (vertical) uterine incision contraindicates a contraction stress test due to rupture risk.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postpartum and breastfeeding her newborn. The client reports sore nipples.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sore nipples often result from poor latch; assessing and correcting it is the priority over limiting feeding or adding formula.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who reports spontaneous rupture of membranes. The nurse observes fetal bradycardia on the FHR tracing and notices that the umbilical cord is protruding.
Question 4 of 5
After calling for assistance and notifying the provider, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying upward pressure relieves cord compression in prolapse, the priority to improve fetal oxygenation, before other interventions.
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a postpartum client about caring for their newborn at home.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Offering a pacifier is safe and can reduce SIDS risk; antibiotic ointment isn't routine, daily baths are unnecessary, and swaddling should flex legs.