ATI RN
Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
If a newborn is born with acrocyanosis (blue/pale extremities and a pink body), they should be assigned which Apgar score for appearance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acrocyanosis typically receives a score of 1 for appearance.
Question 2 of 5
Before giving a client oral combination contraceptives, which side effects should the nurse tell the patient to be aware of? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Common side effects of oral combination contraceptives include irregular bleeding, nausea, and breast tenderness. Choice B, thick vaginal discharge, is not typically associated with oral contraceptives.
Question 3 of 5
How does estrogen work in COC pills?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Estrogen in combined oral contraceptive (COC) pills works primarily by inhibiting ovulation through the suppression of the luteinizing hormone (LH) surge. By maintaining consistent levels of estrogen in the body, COC pills prevent the release of eggs from the ovary. This prevents fertilization from occurring, which is one of the main mechanisms of action of COC pills to provide contraception. While estrogen also has other effects such as stabilizing the endometrium to reduce unscheduled bleeding, its main role in COC pills is to inhibit ovulation and prevent pregnancy through hormonal regulation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse's initial action when caring for an infant with a slightly decreased temperature is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kangaroo care and covering the head help conserve heat.
Question 5 of 5
The family is the basic unit of society. Which statement correctly illustrates the importance of this concept related to how society functions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The family is the basic unit of society. In order for this to work well, members of the family must work together. Families make a central contribution to enhance the quality of our society.