ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer phytonadione 0.5 mg to a newborn.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following routes should the nurse choose for administration of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The vastus lateralis muscle in the thigh is the preferred site for IM injections in newborns due to its size and accessibility. Phytonadione (Vitamin K) is administered IM, not subcutaneously, and the deltoid is not used in newborns.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to a postpartum client who has a prescription for a rubella immunization.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following client statements Indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding pregnancy for 1 month post-rubella vaccination prevents potential fetal risk from the live vaccine. Breastfeeding is safe, joint pain is mild and expected, and it’s a single dose.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 2 hr old.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings is an indication of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D, E
Rationale: Hypotonia (
D) and jitteriness (E) are common signs of hypoglycemia in newborns due to low glucose affecting muscle tone and neurological function. The others are not specific to hypoglycemia.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing infertility and is requesting in vitro fertilization.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IVF increases the risk of multiple gestations, necessitating discussion about fetal reduction to reduce maternal and fetal risks. Donor oocytes and embryo freezing are options, and sperm is fertilized in vitro, not in utero.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who is 6 hr postpartum and is saturating perineal pads every 10 to 15 min.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Collecting hemoglobin and hematocrit levels assesses the extent of blood loss first, guiding further interventions for potential postpartum hemorrhage.