ATI RN
Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A newborn's birth was prolonged because the shoulders were very wide. The nurse performing the assessment would be particularly observant for a problem with the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shoulder dystocia can affect the plantar reflex.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is administering a number of therapeutic interventions for neonates, infants, and children on the pediatric unit. Which intervention contributes to an increase in chronic illness seen in early childhood?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using mechanical ventilation and medications to foster lung development in premature infants increases their survival rate. Yet the infants who survive are often faced with myriad chronic illnesses.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
What information should be included in teaching an uncircumcised male to use a condom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulling back the foreskin ensures proper placement of the condom.
Question 5 of 5
What is the nurse's role when preparing a mother for epidural anesthesia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring the bladder is empty helps prevent complications during epidural anesthesia.