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A nurse is assisting a client who is postpartum with her first breastfeeding experience.
When the client asks how much of the nipple she should put into the newborn's mouth,
which of the following responses should the nurse make? - ans ✓"you should place your
nipple and some of the areola into her mouth"
Placing the nipple and 2 to 3 cm of areolar tissue around the nipple into the baby's
mouth aids in adequately compressing the milk ducts. This placement decreases stress
on the nipple and prevents cracking and soreness.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth of a
newborn weighing 9 lb 6 oz. (4252 g). The nurse should recognize that this client is at
risk for which of the following postpartum complications? - ans ✓uterine atony
A uterus that is over distended, such as from a macrosomic fetus, has an increased risk
of uterine atony.
A nurse is teaching a newborn's parent to care for the umbilical cord stump. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include? - ans ✓give a sponge bath until the
cord stump falls off
Immersing the umbilical cord stump in water can delay the process of drying,
separation, and healing. Sponge baths are appropriate until the stump falls off.
A nurse is caring for a preterm newborn who is in an incubator to maintain a neutral
thermal environment. The father of the newborn asks the nurse why this is necessary.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - ans ✓preterm newborns
lack adequate temperature control mechanisms
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Preterm newborns have poor body control of temperature and need support to avoid
losing heat. They require an external heat source, such as an incubator.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postpartum and observes a large amount of
lochia rubra and several small clots on the client's perineal pad. The fundus is midline
and firm at the umbilicus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ans
✓document the findings and continue to monitor the client
These are expected findings. At 1 hr postpartum, lochia rubra should be intermittent
and associated with uterine contractions. The volume of lochia resembles that of a
heavy menstrual period. Small clots are common. The nurse should document the
findings and continue to monitor the client.
A nurse is providing teaching about comfort measures for breast engorgement to a
client who is postpartum and is breastfeeding. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates a need for further teaching? - ans ✓i should apply hot packs to my
breasts during feeding
The application of heat promotes increased blood flow to the breasts, which are already
engorged. This is not an appropriate intervention.
A nurse is caring for a client who just delivered a newborn. Following the delivery, which
nursing action should be done first to care for the newborn? - ans ✓clear the respiratory
tract
Clearing the airway of the infant is the first action the nurse should take immediately
following delivery.
A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a patient who is having induction of
labor with oxytocin administered through a secondary iv line. Uterine contractions
occur every 2 min, lasting 90 seconds, and are strong to palpation. The baseline fetal
heart rate is 150/min, with a uniform deceleration beginning at the peak of the
contraction and a return to baseline after the contractions is over. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - ans ✓discontinue the infusion of the iv
oxytocin
Discontinue the oxytocin infusion immediately if a client is experiencing late
decelerations due to uterine hyperstimulation.
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OB ATI
OB ATI Exam |Questions & Answers|
100% Correct | Grade A | Latest
Update (2025/ 2026)
A nurse is assisting a client who is postpartum with her first breastfeeding experience.
When the client asks how much of the nipple she should put into the newborn's mouth,
which of the following responses should the nurse make? - ans ✓"you should place your
nipple and some of the areola into her mouth"
Placing the nipple and 2 to 3 cm of areolar tissue around the nipple into the baby's
mouth aids in adequately compressing the milk ducts. This placement decreases stress
on the nipple and prevents cracking and soreness.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth of a
newborn weighing 9 lb 6 oz. (4252 g). The nurse should recognize that this client is at
risk for which of the following postpartum complications? - ans ✓uterine atony
A uterus that is over distended, such as from a macrosomic fetus, has an increased risk
of uterine atony.
A nurse is teaching a newborn's parent to care for the umbilical cord stump. Which of
the following instructions should the nurse include? - ans ✓give a sponge bath until the
cord stump falls off
Immersing the umbilical cord stump in water can delay the process of drying,
separation, and healing. Sponge baths are appropriate until the stump falls off.
A nurse is caring for a preterm newborn who is in an incubator to maintain a neutral
thermal environment. The father of the newborn asks the nurse why this is necessary.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - ans ✓preterm newborns
lack adequate temperature control mechanisms
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Preterm newborns have poor body control of temperature and need support to avoid
losing heat. They require an external heat source, such as an incubator.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postpartum and observes a large amount of
lochia rubra and several small clots on the client's perineal pad. The fundus is midline
and firm at the umbilicus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ans
✓document the findings and continue to monitor the client
These are expected findings. At 1 hr postpartum, lochia rubra should be intermittent
and associated with uterine contractions. The volume of lochia resembles that of a
heavy menstrual period. Small clots are common. The nurse should document the
findings and continue to monitor the client.
A nurse is providing teaching about comfort measures for breast engorgement to a
client who is postpartum and is breastfeeding. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates a need for further teaching? - ans ✓i should apply hot packs to my
breasts during feeding
The application of heat promotes increased blood flow to the breasts, which are already
engorged. This is not an appropriate intervention.
A nurse is caring for a client who just delivered a newborn. Following the delivery, which
nursing action should be done first to care for the newborn? - ans ✓clear the respiratory
tract
Clearing the airway of the infant is the first action the nurse should take immediately
following delivery.
A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a patient who is having induction of
labor with oxytocin administered through a secondary iv line. Uterine contractions
occur every 2 min, lasting 90 seconds, and are strong to palpation. The baseline fetal
heart rate is 150/min, with a uniform deceleration beginning at the peak of the
contraction and a return to baseline after the contractions is over. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - ans ✓discontinue the infusion of the iv
oxytocin
Discontinue the oxytocin infusion immediately if a client is experiencing late
decelerations due to uterine hyperstimulation.
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