ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is 1 week postpartum and reports excessive vaginal bleeding. The nurse speaks a different language than the client. The client's partner and 10-year-old child are accompanying her. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to gather the client's admission data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Requesting a female interpreter through the facility ensures accurate and professional communication, respecting the client's privacy and cultural preferences. Using a child or partner to translate is inappropriate and may lead to misunderstandings.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing the fontanels of an 8-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an expected finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The anterior fontanel typically remains open until around 18 months of age, while the posterior fontanel usually closes by 2-3 months. Molding is not an expected finding at this age.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and notes that the umbilical cord is prolapsed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the client in the Trendelenburg position helps reduce pressure on the prolapsed cord, preventing fetal distress. Other actions like applying fundal pressure or wrapping the cord are not appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has epiglottitis. which of the following interventions should the nurse include.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epiglottitis is a medical emergency, and droplet precautions are necessary to prevent the spread of infection. Suctioning the oropharynx can worsen airway obstruction and is not recommended.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is making an initial postpartum home visit. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identity as a manifestation of Increased risk for child abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Expecting a newborn to sleep through the night is unrealistic and may indicate frustration or lack of understanding, which are risk factors for child abuse. Other statements reflect normal parental concerns or support systems.