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RN Maternal Newborn Online Practice 2019 A Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client at 20 weeks' gestation asks about the purpose of an anatomy ultrasound. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The anatomy ultrasound assesses fetal growth, development, and structural abnormalities.
Question 2 of 5
As a nurse working in a prenatal clinic. It is important to obtain maternal and fetal assessing. While obtaining fetal assessments. Which of the following should the complete for fetal well-being?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When assessing fetal well-being in a prenatal clinic, it is important to focus on factors directly related to the fetus. Fetal heart tones provide crucial information about the baby's heart rate and rhythm, indicating how well the fetus is doing. Fetal movement is another essential indicator of fetal well-being, as it shows signs of good neurological function and reactivity. Finally, measuring fundal height (the distance from the top of the uterus to the pubic bone) helps assess fetal growth and development. These three aspects - fetal heart tones, fetal movement, and fundal height - provide a comprehensive evaluation of the baby's well-being and development during pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment finding indicates uterine rupture?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Uterine rupture is a rare but serious obstetric emergency that can occur during labor and delivery. One of the key assessment findings indicating uterine rupture is when contractions (ctx) abruptly stop during labor. This abrupt cessation of contractions can be a sign that the uterine muscle has torn due to excessive pressure or force, leading to a disruption in the normal progress of labor. Other signs and symptoms of uterine rupture may include severe abdominal pain, abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, loss of fetal station, and signs of hypovolemic shock in the mother. Immediate intervention and surgical management are required in cases of uterine rupture to ensure the safety of both the mother and the baby.
Question 4 of 5
What is the primary purpose of administering vitamin K to a newborn?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Newborns are born with low levels of vitamin K, essential for blood clotting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse teaches newly pregnant clients that if an ovum is fertilized and implants in the endometrium, the hormone the fertilized egg begins to secrete is which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: hCG is a hormone secreted by the fertilized egg shortly after implantation. It signals the body to maintain the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone essential for sustaining the early stages of pregnancy.