ATI. MATERNAL-NEWBORN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ATI.
MATERNAL-
NEWBORN
QUESTIONS
AND
ANSWERS

, ATI. MATERNAL-NEWBORN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Two days after delivery, a postpartum client prepares for discharge. What should the nurse teach her about lochia
flow?

The color of the lochia changes from a bright red to white after four days

Numerous large clots are normal for the next three to four days

Saturation of the perineal pad with blood is expected when getting up from the bed

Lochia should last for about 3 weeks, changing color every few days



2. A nurse monitors fetal well-being by means of an external monitor. At the peak of the contractions, the fetal heart
rate has repeatedly dropped 30 beats/min below the baseline. Late decelerations are suspected and the nurse notifies
the physician. Which is the rationale for this action? .

The umbilical cord is wrapped tightly around the fetus' neck

The fetal cord is being compressed due to rapid descent of the fetal head

Maternal contractions are not adequate enough to deliver the fetus

The fetus is not receiving adequate oxygen and is in distress



3. Which preoperative nursing interventions should be included for a client who is scheduled to have an emergency
cesarean birth?

Monitor oxygen saturation and administer pain medication.

Assess vital signs every 15 minutes and instruct the client about postoperative care.

Alleviate anxiety and insert an indwelling catheter.

Perform a sterile vaginal examination and assess breath sounds.




4. Which nursing instruction should be given to the breastfeeding mother regarding care of the breasts after
discharge?

The baby should be given a bottle of formula if engorgement occurs.

The nipples should be covered with lotion when the baby is not nursing.

The breasts should be pumped if the baby is not sucking adequately.

The breasts should be washed with soap and water once per day.