ATI RN
Maternal and Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client at 34 weeks' gestation is diagnosed with polyhydramnios. What complication should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Polyhydramnios increases the risk of preterm labor due to uterine overdistension.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a postpartum client who is breastfeeding. What finding requires further evaluation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cracked and bleeding nipples may indicate poor latch or incorrect breastfeeding technique, requiring intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing a handout for female adolescents on the menstrual cycle. What phase of the cycle occurs if fertilization does not take place?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The ischemic phase of the menstrual cycle occurs when the corpus luteum degenerates in the absence of fertilization. This leads to a decline in progesterone and estrogen levels, resulting in the shedding of the uterine lining during menstruation.
Question 4 of 5
During preconception counseling the nurse explains the time-period as when the fetus is most vulnerable to the effects of teratogens occurs is which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The time period when the fetus is most vulnerable to the effects of teratogens is considered to be between weeks 2 to 8 of pregnancy. This period is known as the embryonic period, during which the organs and major body systems are forming. Exposure to teratogens during this time can lead to structural abnormalities or birth defects. It is crucial for women to be aware of this critical window of susceptibility during preconception counseling to avoid potential harm to the developing fetus.
Question 5 of 5
On which days of her cycle should a woman using the calendar method abstain from intercourse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The fertile window typically occurs around days 9 to 25 of a menstrual cycle.