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Maternal Newborn ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client at 30 weeks' gestation is receiving corticosteroids. What is the primary purpose of this therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: To enhance fetal lung maturity. Corticosteroids given to a client at 30 weeks' gestation help accelerate fetal lung maturation, reducing the risk of respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn. This therapy does not prevent preterm labor but rather prepares the baby's lungs for potential early delivery. It also does not directly impact maternal blood pressure or blood glucose levels. Therefore, the primary purpose of corticosteroid therapy in this scenario is to benefit the baby's lung development, making option B the correct choice.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a postpartum client for discharge. Which instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Report foul-smelling lochia to your doctor. This instruction is crucial because foul-smelling lochia can indicate an infection, which requires immediate medical attention to prevent complications. Reporting this to the doctor promptly ensures timely treatment. A: Avoid breastfeeding if you feel tired - Incorrect. Breastfeeding is important for the baby's nutrition and bonding, regardless of the mother's fatigue. C: Resume all physical activity immediately - Incorrect. Gradual resumption of physical activity is recommended to allow the body to heal properly. D: Stop taking your prenatal vitamins after discharge - Incorrect. Prenatal vitamins are beneficial for postpartum recovery and breastfeeding, so stopping them abruptly is not advisable.
Question 3 of 5
A young girl comes to the OB-GYN office to begin contraception. What is the most important information the nurse should find in the history before starting a contraceptive?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: "Do your cramps prevent you from daily activities?" This question is crucial as it assesses the impact of menstrual cramps on the girl's quality of life, helping determine the suitability of different contraceptive options. Options B, C, and D are irrelevant to contraceptive choice and do not provide pertinent information regarding the girl's health or contraceptive needs.
Question 4 of 5
A woman asks about the side effects of the contraceptive implant. Which of the following should the nurse include in the discussion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because irregular bleeding patterns, including light spotting, are a common side effect of the contraceptive implant due to hormonal changes. This is important for the woman to be aware of to manage her expectations. Choice A is incorrect as the implant typically leads to lighter periods or no periods at all. Choice C is incorrect as weight gain is not a common side effect of the implant. Choice D is also incorrect as hair loss is not typically associated with the contraceptive implant.
Question 5 of 5
Why would FAM not be appropriate for the nurse to recommend to a perimenopausal person?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because perimenopausal individuals often have irregular menstrual periods, making FAM less reliable for tracking ovulation. Irregular periods can make it challenging to accurately predict fertile days. Choice A is incorrect because FAM is not solely for contraception but also for fertility awareness. Choice B is incorrect as FAM can still be used for tracking fertility even if contraception is not needed. Choice D is incorrect because while pregnancy risk decreases during perimenopause, it is not zero, and FAM can still be helpful for those who wish to avoid pregnancy.