ATI RN
Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is educating a client with gestational diabetes about blood sugar monitoring. What statement indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent monitoring of blood sugar is essential for managing gestational diabetes effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A newborn's birth was prolonged because the shoulders were very wide. The nurse performing the assessment would be particularly observant for a problem with the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Moro reflex is a normal infantile reflex that is typically present at birth and disappears around 4-6 months of age. This reflex is triggered by a sudden loss of support or a loud noise, causing the infant to throw back the head and extend the arms in a gesture as if trying to grab something. In a situation where the newborn's birth was prolonged due to wide shoulders, there is a higher risk of injury to the brachial plexus (nerves that control arm movement) during delivery. Damage to the brachial plexus can result in weakness or paralysis of the affected arm, and this may impact the Moro reflex as it involves the arms' movement. Therefore, the nurse would be particularly observant for any abnormality or lack of response in the Moro reflex as it may indicate potential nerve injury related to the difficult birth.
Question 3 of 5
What action is important for a woman using the contraceptive sponge to maximize its effectiveness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Moistening the sponge ensures proper activation of the spermicide.
Question 4 of 5
Which interpretation of the data from Table 3-1 is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: According to the table, the largest percentage of vaccinated students learned about the vaccine from UHS providers.
Question 5 of 5
What physical findings would the nurse expect to see in a woman diagnosed with primary syphilis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pain-free chancre is characteristic of primary syphilis.