ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newborn.
Exhibit 1
Medical History
1600:
Apgar score 9 at 1 min and 9 at 5 min
Birth weight 4,706 g (10 lb 6 oz)
Gestational age 40 weeks
Difficult vaginal birth with shoulder dystocia. Exhibit 2
Nurses' Notes
1700:
Newborn is active and moves all extremities except for right arm. No spontaneous movement of
the right arm noted. Right arm remains at side during Moro reflex. Exhibit 3
Physical Examination
1830:
Absent Moro reflex noted in right arm.
Right shoulder and arm are internally rotated and adducted. Elbow extended. Forearm pronated
with wrist and fingers flexed. Diagnosis: Brachial plexus injury resulting in Erb-Duchenne (Erb's
palsy) paralysis.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to implement? For each potential nursing action, click to specify if the intervention is indicated or contraindicated for the newborn.
| Potential Nursing Action | Indicated | Contraindicated |
|---|---|---|
| Educate the parents to begin range of motion exercises on the affected arm after 1 week. | ||
| Assess for grasp reflex in the affected extremity. | ||
| Immobilize the arm across the abdomen by pinning the newborn's sleeve to their shirt. | ||
| Instruct parents to limit physical handling for 2 weeks. |
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Educate the parents to begin range of motion exercises on the affected arm after 1 week is indicated. Passive ROM exercises of the arm are indicated to restore function of the extremity. The initiation of these exercises is delayed for approximately 1 week to prevent additional injury to the brachial plexus. Assess for grasp reflex in the affected extremity is indicated. With Erb-Duchenne paralysis, only the upper arm is affected. The function of the wrists and fingers should be unaffected; the nurse should assess for a palmar grasp reflex.Immobilize the arm across the abdomen by pinning the newborn's sleeve to their shirt is indicated. Intermittent immobilization of the affected arm across the newborn's abdomen can be achieved by pinning the sleeve to the shirt.Instruct parents to limit physical handling for 2 weeks is contraindicated. Parents and guardians should participate in the physical care of their newborn to increase parental-infant attachment. Providing education and practice opportunities for the parents will decrease their fears of injuring the newborn and increase confidence and bonding.
Extract:
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a 16-year-old adolescent.
Exhibit 1
History and Physical
Adolescent is sexually active with two current partners.
IUD in place
Reports not using condoms during sexual activity.
History of type 1 diabetes mellitus”
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as being consistent with the adolescent's assessment findings? For each finding click to specify if the assessment findings are consistent with trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, or candidiasis. Each finding may support more than one disease process.
| Assessment Findings | Trichomoniasis | Gonorrhea | Candidiasis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal pain. | |||
| Greenish discharge. | |||
| Diabetes. | |||
| Pain on urination. | |||
| Absence of condom. |
Correct Answer: B, D
Rationale: Greenish discharge and pain on urination are consistent with gonorrhea. Diabetes and absence of condom use are risk factors but not direct symptoms.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage and has a new prescription for misoprostol.
Exhibit 2: Medical History
Preeclampsia
Cesarean birth of viable twin male newborns
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client 30 min later. How should the nurse interpret the findings? For each finding, click to specify whether the finding is unrelated to the diagnosis, an indication of potential improvement, or an indication of potential worsening condition.
| Findings 30 min later | Unrelated to diagnosis | Indication Of potential improvement | Indication of Potential worsening condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundus at level of umbilicus | |||
| Cloudy urine | |||
| Blood pressure 80/50 mm Hg | |||
| Moderate lochia rubra | |||
| Thready pulse | |||
| Fundus firm to palpation |
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Findings indicating improvement: Fundus at umbilicus, Moderate lochia rubra, Fundus firm to palpation Findings indicating worsening: Blood pressure 80/50 mm Hg, Thready pulse Unrelated finding: Cloudy urine Clinical Implication: The nurse should urgently address the low blood pressure and thready pulse, as they indicate ongoing hemodynamic instability due to postpartum hemorrhage. Immediate interventions such as IV fluids, blood transfusion, and further uterotonic medications may be necessary.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a postpartum client during a follow-up visit.
Exhibit 3 - Vital Signs
Time Vital Signs
0930 Temperature 37°C (98.6°F)
Pulse rate 78/min
Respiratory rate 12/min
Blood pressure 124/80 mm Hg
Pulse oximetry 100%
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client about postpartum depression. The nurse should encourage the client to----------------- and ----------------- to help prevent postpartum depression.
Correct Answer:
Rationale: The nurse should encourage the client to:Engage in regular physical activity – Exercise can help boost mood, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being, which may help prevent postpartum depression. Maintain a strong support system – Connecting with family, friends, or support groups can provide motional support, reduce feelings of isolation, and help manage postpartum stress.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a postpartum client who delivered vaginally 8 hr ago.
Exhibit 1 - Nurses' Notes: 0700
Breasts soft, nipples intact. Uterus palpated firm, midline, and at the level of the umbilicus.
Moderate amount of lochia rubra. Episiotomy site well approximated with mild edema and
ecchymosis. Client reports pain as 2 on a scale of 0 to 10. Able to void spontaneously; no bladder
distention. Deep tendon reflexes 1+. Peripheral edema 2+ in bilateral lower extremities.
Exhibit 2 - Nurses' Notes: 1100
Breasts soft, nipples intact. Uterus palpated soft with lateral deviation and 1 cm above the
umbilicus. Large amount of lochia rubra. Episiotomy site well approximated with mild edema
and ecchymosis. Client reports pain as 3 on a scale of 0 to 10. Deep tendon reflexes 1+.
Peripheral edema 2+ in bilateral lower extremities.
Question 5 of 5
Select the 3 findings that require immediate follow-up.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,G
Rationale: These findings suggest uterine atony and bladder distention, which can lead to postpartum hemorrhage, a life-threatening emergency. Immediate interventions include fundal massage, bladder emptying, and administration of uterotonic medications.