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2023 /2024 ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

A nurse is assessing a client on the first postpartum day. Findings include fundus firm and one fingerbreadth above and to the right of the umbilicus, moderate lochia rubra with small clots, temperature 37.3 C (99.2 F), and pulse rate 52/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? correct answers Ask the client when she last voided A nurse is preparing to administer naloxone to a newborn. Which of the following conditions can require administration of this medication? correct a...

A client reports awaking from sleep by contractions that are occurring every five minutes and lasting 30-40 seconds. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess for true labor versus false labor? correct answers "Have you noticed any bloody show or fluid coming from your vagina?" ∙Vaginal discharge of blood or fluid may indicate cervical dilation, and potentially rupture of membranes. ∙False labor is characterized by painless, irregular, and intermittent contractions t...

A nurse is assessing a patient who is 1 day postpartum and is not breastfeeding . The nurse notes the patient's breasts are engorged. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the patient to take? A) applying ice packs B) wearing a loose-fitting bra C) pumping her breasts D) taking a warm shower correct answers A) applying ice packs A nurse is assessing a patient at a routine antepartum visit. For a rough estimate of the number of gestational weeks the patient is at, the ...

The nurse is assessing a new mother's efforts to bond with her newly born infant. Identify three (3) factors that can impact effective bonding between mother and infant? correct answers · Mother's physical and emotional condition · Baby's physical condition · Family being prepared for the baby The client enters the obstetrical clinic for birth control information on using a diaphragm. What five (5) instructions would be provided by the nurse to explain use of the diaphragm correct ans...

Fetal Assessment during Labor: Priority Intervention for Recurrent Variable Decelerations of the FHR correct answers Variable decelerations are abrupt slowing of the FHR less than 110/min that varies in duration, intensity and time. It can be caused by cord compression. Actions: Reposition mother from side to side or knee-chest Discontinue oxytocin (if patient is on it) Administer oxygen by mask 8-10 L Perform/assist in vaginal examination Assist with amnioinfusion if needed. Nursing ...

A nurse is caring for a new born immediately following birth. After assuring a patent airway, what is the priority nursing action? correct answers Dry the skin A nurse in a hospital is caring for a client who is at 38w gestation and has a large amount of painless, bright red vaginal bleeding. The client is placed on a fetal monitor indicating a regular fetal heart rate of 138/min and no uterine contractions. BP 98/52 + HR 118 Which of the following is the priority nursing action? correct answ...

The nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who asks her estimated date of birth will be if her last menstrual period was May 4, 2013. Which of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse? correct answers February 11, 2014 A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and whose routine diagnostic testing reveals a negative rubella titer. The nurse understands that this result means the client correct answers Needs an immunization following delivery A client is admitte...

how to care for their newborn following circumcision correct answers -the circumcision should heal completely within two weeks use of condoms with a female client correct answers -the condom should be removed the same time as the penis, to do that the condom rim should be held in place while the penis is withdrawn from the vagina assess for true labor versus false labor correct answers "have you noticed any bloody show or fluid coming for your vagina?" vaginal discharge of blood or fl...

Nonstress Test correct answers -Press the button on the handheld marker when my baby moves -Patient might have to drink orange juice during test -Takes about 20-30 minutes to complete - Iron correct answers -Citrus fruit helps increase iron intake Phototherapy correct answers -Change the newborns position every 2-3 hours Breastfeeding correct answers -For birth control a progestin-only pill or injection is available for use while you are breastfeeding Hormones while pregnant corr...

A nurse is caring for a newborn whois 24 hr old and has sepsis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? 1. Temperature instability 2. Acrocyanosis 3. Hypertension 4. Increased appetite correct answers 1. Temperature instability A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving oxytocin for induction of labor and is experiencing late decelerations on the fetal monitor tracing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Place the client in a sid...