ATI RN
Current Issues in Maternal and Child Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
The clinic nurse often cares for patients who are considering an abortion. Which responsibilities does this nurse have in regard to this issue? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Informing the patient about pro-choice support groups: It is important for the clinic nurse to provide patients with information about different support resources available, including pro-choice support groups, to ensure they have access to a variety of perspectives and guidance.
Question 2 of 5
The clinic nurse often cares for patients who are considering an abortion. Which responsibilities does this nurse have in regard to this issue? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Informing the patient about pro-choice support groups: It is important for the clinic nurse to provide patients with information about different support resources available, including pro-choice support groups, to ensure they have access to a variety of perspectives and guidance.
Question 3 of 5
In consideration of the historic evolution of maternity care, which treatment options were used over the past century? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. During the nineteenth century, women of privilege were typically delivered by midwives in a hospital setting. This practice was common among the wealthier class, as midwives were often considered the primary caregivers during childbirth.
Question 4 of 5
A patient who is 6 months pregnant has sought medical attention, saying she fell down the stairs. Which scenario would cause an emergency department nurse to suspect that the woman has been battered?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this scenario, the emergency department nurse would be most likely to suspect that the woman has been battered based on the presence of injuries on various parts of her body that are in different stages of healing. This pattern of injuries, known as the "battered woman syndrome," is a red flag for domestic violence. The varying stages of healing indicate that the injuries are not from a single accidental fall down the stairs but rather from repeated incidents of physical abuse. Additionally, the fact that the injuries are in different locations on the body further suggests that they are not the result of a single traumatic event. This situation warrants further investigation and intervention to ensure the safety and well-being of the pregnant woman and her unborn child.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working in a labor and birth unit is asked to take care of two high-risk patients in the labor and birth suite: a 34 weeks’ gestation 28-year-old gravida 3, para 2 in preterm labor and a 40-year-old gravida 1, para 0 who is severely preeclamptic. The nurse refuses this assignment telling the charge nurse that based on individual patient acuity, each patient should have one-on-one care. Which ethical principle is the nurse advocating?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Justice is the ethical principle that involves fair and equal distribution of resources and care. In this scenario, the nurse is advocating for justice by asserting that each high-risk patient should receive one-on-one care based on their individual acuity levels. By refusing to take on both patients simultaneously, the nurse is advocating for fairness and equal opportunity for proper care and attention for each patient. This is in line with the principle of justice, which emphasizes the importance of treating all individuals fairly and providing them with the appropriate level of care they need.