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PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Questions

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is 32 weeks pregnant and has a diagnosis of placenta previa. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Clients with placenta previa are at increased risk for bleeding and preterm labor. They should limit physical activity, monitor fetal movements, and notify their provider if they experience any contractions or signs of labor.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is assessing a newborn and notes that the infant has yellow-tinged skin. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Yellow-tinged skin (jaundice) in a newborn can indicate hyperbilirubinemia. The priority action is to assess the infant's bilirubin levels to determine the severity of the jaundice and the need for further interventions, such as phototherapy.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 1 hour old and has a respiratory rate of 50 breaths per minute with periods of apnea lasting up to 10 seconds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A respiratory rate of 50 breaths per minute with occasional periods of apnea lasting less than 15 seconds is normal for a newborn. The nurse should continue routine monitoring unless the apneic periods become prolonged or the newborn shows signs of respiratory distress.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a newborn who has a blood glucose level of 45 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Encouraging the mother to breastfeed is appropriate, as breastfeeding can quickly raise blood glucose levels in newborns. A level of 45 mg/dL is often acceptable but should be monitored closely.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing preterm labor and has a new prescription for terbutaline. Which of the following findings is a contraindication for administration of this medication?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Terbutaline is contraindicated in clients with heart disease due to the risk of tachycardia and other cardiac complications associated with beta-agonists.

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