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Maternal Newborn Proctored ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client pregnant with twins. Which statement indicates that the client needs additional information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The statement 'Because both of my twins are boys, I know that they are identical' is incorrect because twins can be fraternal and of the same sex. Identical twins result from one fertilized egg splitting, while fraternal twins result from two separate fertilized eggs.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client pregnant with twins. Which statement indicates that the client needs additional information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The statement 'Because both of my twins are boys, I know that they are identical' is incorrect because twins can be fraternal and of the same sex. Identical twins result from one fertilized egg splitting, while fraternal twins result from two separate fertilized eggs.
Question 3 of 5
Which intervention is most appropriate for a mother with mastitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuing breastfeeding helps resolve mastitis by clearing milk ducts.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a laboring client with oxytocin infusion. What finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A fetal heart rate of 100 bpm indicates bradycardia, requiring immediate intervention to ensure fetal well-being.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of birth control pills?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Birth control pills primarily work by preventing ovulation, thereby inhibiting the release of eggs for fertilization. Choice A is incorrect because birth control pills do not directly block sperm; they prevent ovulation. Choice C is partially correct but is not the main mechanism, as the primary function is to prevent ovulation. Choice D is incorrect because birth control pills do not alter the size of reproductive organs.