ATI RN
Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is educating a client about postpartum depression. What statement indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Difficulty bonding with the baby can be a sign of postpartum depression and should be addressed.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn following a forceps assisted birth. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of the birth method?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Facial Palsy is a complication that may occur following a forceps-assisted birth. Forceps delivery carries the risk of exerting pressure on the infant's facial nerves, leading to temporary facial weakness or paralysis. This condition is known as facial palsy. It typically resolves on its own without long-term consequences, but careful monitoring and follow-up are necessary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is conducting an orientation program for a group of newly hired nurses. As part of the program, the nurse is reviewing the issue of informed consent. The nurse determines that the teaching was effective when the group identifies which situation as a violation of informed consent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In most states, only clients over the age of 18 can legally provide consent for health care. Serving as a witness to the signature process, asking whether the client understands what she is signing, and getting verbal consent over the phone for emergency procedures are all key to informed consent and are not violations.
Question 4 of 5
What should the nurse consider when caring for a client who identifies as a lesbian?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular cervical cancer screening is important for all women.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client receiving magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia. What finding indicates magnesium toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory depression is a key sign of magnesium sulfate toxicity and requires immediate intervention.