ATI LPN
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 9th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 13 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a postterm infant asks the nurse why the infant is being watched so closely. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fetal distress may occur in the postterm infant because placental functioning becomes inadequate with maturity.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a preterm infant. To what does the infant's level of maturation refer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Level of maturation refers to how well developed the infant is at birth and the ability of the organs to function outside of the uterus.
Question 3 of 5
What term describes the age of a neonate that is based on the actual time in utero?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The gestational age is the age based on the actual time in the uterus.
Question 4 of 5
What nursing action is appropriate to prevent possible retinopathy in a preterm infant requiring oxygen therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Use of a pulse oximeter to carefully monitor arterial blood gases in high-risk infants continues to be a priority in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse caring for a preterm infant will record the intake and output. The nurse is aware that what is the optimum output for this infant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The optimum output for a preterm infant is 1 to 3 mL/kg/hr.