ATI RN
Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A neonate is being discharged home with a fiber-optic blanket for treatment of physiologic jaundice. What is important for the nurse to include in the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent feeding aids in bilirubin excretion.
Question 2 of 5
A client at 20 weeks' gestation is undergoing a routine ultrasound. What is the primary focus of this examination?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 20-week ultrasound focuses on assessing fetal anatomy, growth, and structural development.
Question 3 of 5
What is essential for the nurse to teach a woman who has just had an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Painful intercourse may indicate IUD displacement or complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn following a forceps assisted birth. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of the birth method?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Facial Palsy is a complication that may occur following a forceps-assisted birth. Forceps delivery carries the risk of exerting pressure on the infant's facial nerves, leading to temporary facial weakness or paralysis. This condition is known as facial palsy. It typically resolves on its own without long-term consequences, but careful monitoring and follow-up are necessary.
Question 5 of 5
What behavior indicates effective teaching about the temperature rhythm method of fertility control?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Charting multiple cycles helps identify the fertile window accurately.