ATI RN
Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 9
The nurse is caring for a woman with a broken arm. Her partner brings in flowers and balloons and is overly affectionate. What phase of the cycle of violence would the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The honeymoon phase in the cycle of violence is characterized by remorse and attempts by the abuser to regain control through affection or gifts. This phase manipulates the victim into believing the abuse will not recur.
Question 2 of 9
A client at 32 weeks' gestation is experiencing preterm labor. What is the primary goal of tocolytic therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tocolytics are used to delay preterm delivery, allowing time for fetal lung maturity with corticosteroid administration.
Question 3 of 9
What information should be included in teaching an uncircumcised male to use a condom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulling back the foreskin ensures proper placement of the condom.
Question 4 of 9
The family is the basic unit of society. Which statement correctly illustrates the importance of this concept related to how society functions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The family is the basic unit of society. In order for this to work well, members of the family must work together. Families make a central contribution to enhance the quality of our society.
Question 5 of 9
The nurse is caring for a child brought to the emergency department by a babysitter. The child needs an emergency appendectomy and the parents cannot be contacted. What would be the nurse's best response to this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health care providers can provide emergency treatment to a child without consent if they have made reasonable attempts to contact the child's parent or legal guardian.
Question 6 of 9
A newborn has a respiratory rate of 80 breaths/min, nasal flaring with sternal retractions, a heart rate of 120 beats/min, temperature of 36C and a persisting oxygen saturation of <87%. The nurse interprets these findings as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These signs indicate respiratory distress.
Question 7 of 9
A nurse on a labor unit is admitting a client who reports painful contractions. The nurse determines that the contractions have a duration of 1 min and a frequency of 3 min. The nurse obtains the following vital signs: fetal heart rate 130/min, maternal heart rate 128/min and maternal blood pressure 92/54 mm Hg. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The priority action for the nurse in this situation is to notify the provider of the vital signs and the client's condition. The maternal blood pressure of 92/54 mm Hg is low, which can indicate hypotension. Hypotension during labor can lead to decreased perfusion to both the mother and baby, potentially causing harm. Therefore, the provider needs to be notified promptly so that appropriate interventions can be initiated to address the maternal hypotension and ensure the well-being of both the mother and the baby. Positioning the client with one hip elevated, asking about pain medication, and having the client void can be important interventions, but they are not the priority in this situation where maternal hypotension is a concern.
Question 8 of 9
What should the nurse advise the client regarding Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depo-Provera can reduce milk supply and thus breastfeeding should be avoided.
Question 9 of 9
The nurse is preparing a client for a nonstress test. What instruction should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client should press the button when fetal movements are felt, which are correlated with fetal heart rate accelerations.