ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Care Exam 4A Questions
Extract:
A nurse on the postpartum unit is planning to delegate client care to an assistive personnel (AP).
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following tasks should the nurse plan to delegate to the AP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing a sitz bath is a routine task that does not require clinical judgment and can be safely delegated to an AP. Checking vital signs for gestational hypertension, observing breast redness, and changing perineal pads involve assessments requiring nursing skills.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 15 mg subcutaneously. The amount available is morphine injection 10 mg/mL.
Question 2 of 5
How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale: 15 mg -->10 mg/mL = 1.5 mL.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is breastfeeding and tells the nurse that she is concerned about her newborn's hydration.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following nursing observations is appropriate to use in evaluating the adequacy of the newborn's hydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The number of wet diapers (at least 6 per day) is a reliable indicator of adequate hydration in newborns.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer hydroxyzine HCL 50 mg PO. Available is hydroxyzine oral suspension 25 mg/5 mL.
Question 4 of 5
How many mL should nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 10
Rationale: 50 mg -->(25 mg/5 mL) = 10 mL.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in the care of a newborn immediately following birth. The nurse notes mucus bubbling out of the newborn's mouth and nose.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suctioning the mouth with a bulb syringe is the first step to clear mucus and ensure a patent airway.