ATI RN
VATI Maternal Newborn Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
Narcotic analgesia is administered to a laboring patient at 10am. The infant is delivered at 12:30pm. The nurse would anticipate what?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Narcotic analgesia, when administered to a laboring patient, can cross the placenta and affect the infant. It can cause neonatal respiratory depression in the newborn after delivery. This is because the medication can depress the respiratory drive of the infant, leading to potentially serious breathing problems. It is important for the healthcare provider to closely monitor and assess the newborn for signs of respiratory distress in such cases.
Question 2 of 5
During a trauma-informed gynecologic examination, what principle emphasizes the importance of involving the patient in decision making about their health care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a group of clients who are about breastfeeding after returning to work. Which of the following infection should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct information for breastfeeding after returning to work is that thawed breast milk that is unused should not be refrozen. Once breast milk has been thawed, it should be used within 24 hours and should not be refrozen. This is important to prevent contamination and maintain the quality of the breast milk for the baby. The other statements provided in the options are correct guidelines regarding the storage of breast milk. Thawed breast milk can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, breast milk can be stored in a deep freezer for up to 12 months, and breast milk can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 hours.
Question 4 of 5
A 28-year-old patient has decided to use the patch contraception. The nurse is educating her on the best site to use. Where is the best place to put the patch? Select one that does not that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The best sites for applying the contraceptive patch are the buttocks, arm, and leg. These areas have sufficient fat and are away from areas that might rub off the patch. Choice B (Neck) is incorrect as the neck is not recommended for patch application due to the potential for irritation and the high blood flow area. Choice C (Breast) is not recommended because the breast tissue may affect the adhesion of the patch.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a group of women about risk factors for ovarian cancer. Which of the following should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Nulliparity: Women who have never been pregnant (nulliparity) are at an increased risk for ovarian cancer compared to women who have had full-term pregnancies. This is thought to be due to the protective effect of pregnancy and childbirth on the ovaries.