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ATI RN Maternal Newborn level 3 Final Exam 2023 (All Correct Answers). Maternal-Child Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing nutritional guidance to a client who is pregnant and follows a vegan diet. The client asks the nurse which foods she should eat to ensure adequate calcium intake. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods has the highest amount of calcium?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: 1 cup cooked broccoli. Broccoli is a good source of calcium, with approximately 43 mg per cup. This is important for pregnant women, especially those following a vegan diet, as they need to ensure adequate calcium intake for fetal development and bone health. Avocado (choice
A), banana (choice
B), and potato (choice
C) are not significant sources of calcium compared to broccoli. Avocado and banana are low in calcium, while potatoes have even less. Thus, broccoli is the best option for the client to meet her calcium needs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider’s office is assessing a client at her first antepartum visit. The client states that the first day of her last menstrual period was March 8. Use Negele’s rule to calculate the estimated date of delivery. (Use the MMDD format with four numerals and no spaces or punctuation.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate the estimated due date using Negele's rule, we add 7 days to the first day of the last menstrual period, subtract 3 months, and then add a year. March 8 + 7 days = March 15. Subtracting 3 months gives us December 15. Adding a year gives the estimated due date as December 15. This is the correct answer as it follows the standard calculation method. Other choices are incorrect as they do not follow the correct formula or have errors in calculation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the second stage of labor. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. In the second stage of labor, the client delivers the newborn. This stage begins with full dilation of the cervix and ends with the birth of the baby. The expulsion of the placenta (
Choice
A) occurs in the third stage of labor. Gradual dilation of the cervix (
Choice
B) is characteristic of the first stage of labor. Regular contractions (
Choice
C) may occur throughout labor but are not specific to the second stage. So, the correct answer is D because it aligns with the chronological progression of labor stages.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has maternal hypotension following the placement of an epidural. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Administer a bolus of lactated Ringer. Maternal hypotension following epidural placement indicates hypovolemia or vasodilation. Providing a bolus of lactated Ringer helps increase intravascular volume, improving blood pressure. Terbutaline Subq (
A) is not indicated for hypotension. Positioning the client in a knee-chest position (
B) is not appropriate for maternal hypotension. Applying oxygen via non-rebreather (
C) may not address the underlying cause of hypotension.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a new parent about car seat safety. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because positioning the baby's car seat at a 45-degree angle helps prevent the baby's head from slumping forward, ensuring proper airway and breathing. Placing the car seat rear facing until 12 months old is recommended for optimal safety. Option C is incorrect as the harness should be at or below the baby's shoulders. Option D is incorrect as the retainer clip should be positioned at armpit level for proper safety.