ATI RN
Maternal and Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A pregnant woman is to undergo an invasive procedure to evaluate the status of her fetus. To ensure informed consent, which action would be the priority responsibility of the nurse providing care to this woman?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse's responsibilities related to informed consent include: Ensuring the consent form is completed with signatures from the client; serving as a witness to the signature process; and determining whether the client understands what she is signing by asking her pertinent questions.
Question 2 of 5
A new mother asks the nurse why newborns receive an injection of vit. K after delivery. What will be the best response from the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vitamin K is essential for clotting and prevents hemorrhagic disease.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with hyperemesis gravidarum. What finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dehydration, indicated by dry mucous membranes and poor skin turgor, requires immediate intervention in hyperemesis gravidarum.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old boy with a growth hormone deficiency. Which action best reflects using the nursing process to provide quality care to children and their families?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nursing process is used to care for the child and family during health promotion, maintenance, restoration, and rehabilitation. Reviewing the effectiveness of interventions is related to outcome evaluation in the nursing process.
Question 5 of 5
When teaching a parenting class on childhood discipline, the nurse is asked by a parent, 'How long do I place my child in time-out?' How should the nurse best respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When using time-out, use 1 minute per year of the child's age (a 3-year-old would have time-out for 3 minutes). Do not exceed 5 minutes.