ATI LPN
ATI LPN OB Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who just delivered a stillborn infant at 36 weeks gestation.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the parents to hold their baby for as long as they want provides them with the opportunity to say goodbye and can be a crucial part of the grieving process.
Extract:
A new mother who is bottle feeding says that she is happy to not have to use birth control for several months after having a baby.
Question 2 of 5
What should the nurse say in response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ovulation can occur within 27 days postpartum, making it important to discuss contraception early to prevent unintended pregnancies.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 1 day postpartum.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A displaced fundus from the midline, especially if it is accompanied by a boggy uterus, indicates uterine atony, which can lead to postpartum hemorrhage. Immediate intervention is required to prevent severe blood loss.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 3 hr postpartum. The nurse notes that the client's fundus is displaced to the right of midline, is firm, and is two fingerbreadths above the umbilicus.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having the client urinate is the correct action. A full bladder can displace the uterus and prevent it from contracting properly, which can lead to postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions for a client. At 4 weeks postpartum, the client should contact the provider for which of the following client findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sore nipples with cracks and fissures can indicate an infection or improper breastfeeding technique, requiring medical attention.