ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Final Questions
Extract:
A client who is 3 days postoperative following a cesarean birth
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements from the client indicates that the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Reporting incision discharge indicates awareness of infection signs. C: Resuming prenatal vitamins supports recovery. D: Recognizing unrelieved pain as abnormal shows understanding of complications. A: Prolonged immobility increases clot risk.
Extract:
A newborn who is 30 minutes old
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following complications should the nurse identify as posing the greatest risk?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Meconium aspiration syndrome poses the greatest immediate risk due to potential respiratory distress from inhaling meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Meconium ileus, cold stress, and hypoglycemia are less immediately life-threatening, and jaundice due to amniotic fluid color is not a recognized condition.
Extract:
A newborn diagnosed with hydrocephalus
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following symptoms should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dilated scalp veins result from increased intracranial pressure in hydrocephalus. Sloping forehead, overlapping sutures, and hypertension are not typical symptoms.
Extract:
A client who is 3 weeks postpartum following the birth of a healthy newborn, reports feeling down and sad, having no energy, and wanting to cry
Question 4 of 5
What should be the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about thoughts of harming the newborn assesses for postpartum depression with potential risk to the infant, prioritizing safety. Teaching, coping skills, and anticipating medication are secondary to ensuring immediate safety.
Extract:
A client who is receiving opioid epidural analgesia during labor
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following observations should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension (80/56 mm Hg) is a critical complication of epidural analgesia, risking maternal and fetal perfusion. Itching, fever, and weakness are less urgent.