ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and notes the FHR baseline has been 100/min for the past 15 min. The nurse should identify which of the following conditions as a possible cause of fetal bradycardia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fetal anemia can lead to bradycardia due to reduced oxygen delivery to the fetal heart.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 14 weeks of gestation about findings to report to the provider. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swelling of the face can be a sign of preeclampsia, a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure the temperature of an infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Axillary temperature measurement is safe and non-invasive for infants.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing an initial assessment of a newborn. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent any heat loss through conduction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Covering the scale with a warmed blanket prevents heat loss through conduction, which occurs when the newborn comes into contact with a cold surface.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions about newborn safety to a client who is 2 days postpartum. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a car seat during air travel ensures the newborn's safety during takeoff, landing, and turbulence.