ATI RN
Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is warm and asks for a fan to put in the room. The nurse enters the room to assess the mother and infant and finds the infant unwrapped in his crib with the fan blowing on them on high. The nurse instructs the mother that the fan should not be directed at the newborn and the infant should be wrapped in a blanket. The mother asks why?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Directing a fan towards a newborn can cause heat loss by convection. Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of air or water. In this case, the fan blowing cool air directly on the infant can cause heat loss from the baby's body. Newborns have limited ability to regulate their body temperature, so it's important to keep them comfortably warm by using appropriate clothing and blankets rather than exposing them to direct air flow from a fan.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client following an amniocentesis. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as complications? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Amnionitis: This is the inflammation of the amniotic sac or membranes and is a potential complication following an amniocentesis procedure. It can lead to maternal fever, fetal tachycardia, and other signs of infection.
Question 3 of 5
Which signs/symptoms would the nurse expect to see in a client diagnosed with pubic lice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Itching (pruritus) is a hallmark symptom of pubic lice infestation.
Question 4 of 5
A newborn has a respiratory rate of 80 breaths/min, nasal flaring with sternal retractions, a heart rate of 120 beats/min, temperature of 36C and a persisting oxygen saturation of <87%. The nurse interprets these findings as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These signs indicate respiratory distress.
Question 5 of 5
What intervention is highest priority for a woman entering the emergency department after a stranger rape?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensuring safety is paramount immediately after trauma.