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PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Questions

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is providing care to a client with severe preeclampsia. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Magnesium sulfate is administered to prevent seizures in clients with severe preeclampsia. It acts as a central nervous system depressant and is the first-line treatment for eclampsia prevention.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing urinary incontinence. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Kegel exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which can improve bladder control and reduce urinary incontinence. The nurse should instruct the client to practice these exercises regularly.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is teaching the parents of a newborn how to care for their child's uncircumcised penis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The nurse should instruct the parents to wash the penis gently with soap and water daily, but to avoid retracting the foreskin forcefully as it can cause pain and injury.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse on a postpartum unit is receiving change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The client saturating a perineal pad every hour may be experiencing postpartum hemorrhage, which is a medical emergency requiring immediate assessment and intervention.

Question 5 of 5

A laboring client's membranes have just ruptured. What is the nurse's next action?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: When a client's membranes rupture, there is a risk that the umbilical cord could become compressed, affecting blood flow to the fetus. The nurse's priority action is to assess the fetal heart rate to ensure that the fetus is not in distress.

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