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ATI RN Maternal Newborn Latest Update. Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager on the labor and delivery unit is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about maternal cytomegalovirus. Which of the following information should the nurse manager include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Maternal cytomegalovirus can be transmitted to the newborn through saliva and urine. This is important for healthcare providers to understand as it influences infection control practices in the care of both the mother and the newborn. The other choices are incorrect because:
A) Acyclovir is used to treat herpes simplex virus, not cytomegalovirus.
C) Lesions are not typically visible on the mother's genitalia with cytomegalovirus.
D) Airborne precautions are not required for cytomegalovirus as it is primarily transmitted through bodily fluids.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who delivered by cesarean birth 6 hr ago. The nurse notes a steady trickle of vaginal bleeding that does not stop with fundal massage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Administer 500 mL lactated Ringer’s IV bolus. This action is appropriate as the client is experiencing postpartum hemorrhage, which can lead to hypovolemic shock. Administering IV fluids helps increase circulating volume and stabilize the client's condition. The other choices are incorrect because:
A) Replacing the surgical dressing does not address the underlying issue of hemorrhage.
B) Evaluating urinary output is important but not the priority when the client is actively bleeding.
C) Applying an ice pack to the incision site is not indicated and may not address the hemorrhage. Overall, choice D is the most crucial intervention to address the immediate concern of postpartum hemorrhage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who had a vaginal delivery 3 hr ago. Which of the following findings place the client at risk for postpartum hemorrhage? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: The correct answers are A, C, and D.
A: Labor induction with oxytocin can lead to uterine hyperstimulation, increasing the risk of postpartum hemorrhage.
C: Vacuum-assisted delivery can cause trauma to the birth canal, leading to increased risk of bleeding.
D: A history of uterine atony indicates a weakened ability of the uterus to contract post-delivery, increasing the risk of hemorrhage.
B: Newborn weight is not directly related to postpartum hemorrhage risk.
E: History of human papillomavirus does not directly impact postpartum hemorrhage risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider’s office is caring for a 20-year-old client who is at 12 weeks of gestation and requests an amniocentesis to determine the sex of the fetus. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct response is B: This procedure determines if your baby has genetic or congenital disorders. At 12 weeks of gestation, amniocentesis is typically done to assess genetic abnormalities, not to determine the sex of the fetus. Amniocentesis involves obtaining a sample of amniotic fluid to analyze the fetal cells for chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome. The procedure is not primarily used for determining the sex of the baby. The other options are incorrect for various reasons: A is inaccurate as there is no age requirement for amniocentesis; C is incorrect as chorionic villus sampling is another prenatal diagnostic test, not typically used to determine fetal sex; and D is inappropriate as scheduling a medical procedure without further assessment is not recommended.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who was born postterm. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Nails extending over tips of fingers. Postterm newborns tend to have longer nails due to the prolonged gestation period. This is because the nails continue to grow during the extra time in the womb. Large deposits of subcutaneous fat (
A) are more common in preterm infants. Thin covering of fine hair on shoulders and back (
B) is characteristic of lanugo, which is typically shed before birth. Pale, translucent skin (
D) is more commonly seen in premature babies.