ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the function of the amniotic fluid during fetal development?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amniotic fluid serves multiple functions including cushioning the fetus allowing movement and regulating temperature. These roles are essential for healthy fetal development.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a potential cause of female infertility?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PCOS endometriosis and PID are all common causes of female infertility. These conditions can disrupt normal reproductive function making conception difficult.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about car seat safety to a parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning the baby at a 45-degree angle in the car seat ensures proper airway alignment and reduces the risk of suffocation. Placing the baby in the front seat or turning the car seat too early are unsafe practices.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and receiving oxytocin. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should increase the rate of infusion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contractions every 5 minutes lasting 30 seconds are inadequate for labor progression, indicating the need to increase oxytocin infusion to strengthen contractions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and requires augmentation of labor. Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize as a contraindication to the use of oxytocin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shoulder presentation is a contraindication for oxytocin use because it can lead to complications like umbilical cord prolapse or fetal distress.