ATI RN
Maternal and Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Relaxation of muscles in labor provides many benefits. What is one benefit of this technique in labor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Relaxing the pelvic floor facilitates smoother fetal descent during the second stage of labor.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is prescribed birth control pills. What should the nurse include in the patient education regarding missed doses?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as remembered and the next dose taken at the usual time. Choice A is incorrect because taking two doses at once may cause side effects. Choice C is incorrect because missing a dose does not require skipping the next dose. Choice D is incorrect because missing a dose does not typically require stopping the pills, but rather following instructions to compensate for the missed dose.
Question 3 of 5
For which conditions is the lactational amenorrhea method of birth control effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lactational amenorrhea is effective only within 6 months postpartum if exclusively breastfeeding.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a handout for female adolescents on the menstrual cycle. What phase of the cycle occurs if fertilization does not take place?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The ischemic phase of the menstrual cycle occurs when the corpus luteum degenerates in the absence of fertilization. This leads to a decline in progesterone and estrogen levels, resulting in the shedding of the uterine lining during menstruation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 2-week-old girl with a metabolic disorder. Which activity would deviate from the characteristics of family-centered care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Family-centered care requires that the nurse provide open and honest information to the child and family. It is inappropriate to soften unpleasant information or prognoses.