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Maternal Newborn Proctored ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A Nurse is caring for a client who is 36 weeks9 gestation and who has suspected placenta previa. Which of the following findings support this diagnosis? Intermitted abdominal pain following the passage Abdominal pain with scant red vaginal bleeding Increasing abdominal pain with non-relaxed Painless red vaginal bleeding Dosage 200 A women at 36 weeks of gestation is placed in a supine position for an ultrasound. She begins to complain about feeling dizzy and nauseated. Her skin feels damp and cool. what would be the nurse9s first action? Obtain vital signs Provide the woman with emesis basin Turn the woman on her side Assess the woman9s respiratory rate and effort The nurse explains to a newly diagnosed pregnant woman at 10 weeks9 gestation that her rubella titer indicates that she is not immune. What is the best response by the nurse? Avoid contact with all children during the pregnancy You should receive the rubella vaccine immediately Obtain a repeat tilter in 3 months You will receive the rubella vaccine during the postpartumperiod The clinic nurse explains to Margaret, a newly diagnosed pregnant woman at 10 weeks' gestation, that her rubella titer indicates that she is not immune. Margaret should be advised to (select all that apply): Select one or more:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The functions of the placenta primarily include nutrient transfer, hormone production, respiratory gas transfer, and waste elimination. The placenta does not have a role in urine formation. Urine formation is a function of the kidneys in the mother, and it is not directly related to the placenta's functions.
Question 2 of 5
A client is experiencing uterine atony after delivery. What is the nurse's first action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fundal massage stimulates uterine contraction and is the initial response to uterine atony to prevent hemorrhage.
Question 3 of 5
A community health nurse is providing education on gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) to a group of clients who are pregnant when discussing risk factors, which of the following ethnicities should the nurse identify as having the lowest incidence of GDM?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-Hispanic White Americans have been reported to have the lowest incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) compared to other ethnicities. Studies have shown that Asian, Hispanic, and African American populations have higher rates of developing GDM during pregnancy. This may be due to genetic predispositions, lifestyle factors, and varying degrees of insulin resistance among different ethnic groups. Therefore, when discussing risk factors for GDM, the community health nurse should identify Non-Hispanic White Americans as having the lowest incidence of GDM.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a laboring client with oxytocin infusion. What finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A fetal heart rate of 100 bpm indicates bradycardia, requiring immediate intervention to ensure fetal well-being.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn immediately following a vaginal birth. For which of the following findings should the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sternal retractions in a newborn may indicate respiratory distress or difficulty breathing. It is important for the nurse to intervene and assess the newborn's respiratory status further as this finding could be a sign of underlying respiratory issues that require immediate attention. The nurse should monitor the newborn's oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and any other signs of distress to ensure appropriate intervention is provided promptly.