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RN Maternal Newborn Online Practice 2023 B Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assigned to the care of newborn infants understands the importance of keeping these infants swaddled in a warm blanket to prevent heat loss. Why is this important in the care of the newborn?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swaddling newborn infants in a warm blanket is important to prevent heat loss (hypothermia) because when babies become chilled, they must produce more heat to maintain a normal body temperature. This increased heat production leads to higher oxygen needs, which can be detrimental to newborns who may already have limited reserves. Therefore, keeping newborn infants swaddled in a warm blanket helps to maintain their body temperature within a normal range and prevents unnecessary stress on their bodies.
Question 2 of 5
Which intervention is most critical for a mother with a uterine atony postpartum?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Performing uterine massage helps contract the uterus and reduce bleeding in uterine atony.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client at 36 weeks' gestation with suspected polyhydramnios. What complication is associated with this condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive amniotic fluid increases the risk of cord prolapse, especially after membrane rupture.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse provides counseling on coitus interruptus. What important counseling should be included?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The important counseling that should be included when discussing coitus interruptus (withdrawal method) is that the partners must communicate well to use this method effectively. Coitus interruptus involves the male partner withdrawing his penis from the vagina before ejaculation to prevent sperm from entering the woman's reproductive tract. Effective communication between partners is crucial to ensure that the method is used correctly and consistently. This method does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), so it's also important to discuss alternative methods of contraception for STI prevention. The statement that this method is 100 percent effective is incorrect, as pre-ejaculate can contain sperm and there is a risk of pregnancy if withdrawal is not done correctly.
Question 5 of 5
A client at 28 weeks' gestation reports uterine contractions every 10 minutes. What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing for preterm labor signs, including cervical changes, is critical to determine the appropriate intervention.