ATI RN
Maternal and Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client in labor. The nurse suspects umbilical cord compression if which is noted on the external monitor tracing during a contraction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Variable decelerations are a hallmark sign of umbilical cord compression, requiring immediate monitoring and intervention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows that the emancipated minor is considered to have the legal capacity of an adult and may make his or her own health care decisions. Which child would potentially be considered an emancipated minor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emancipation may be considered in any of the following situations, depending on the state's laws: membership in a branch of the armed services, marriage, court-determined emancipation, financial independence and living apart from parents, college attendance, pregnancy, mother younger than 18 years of age, and a runaway.
Question 3 of 5
During preconception counseling the nurse explains the time-period as when the fetus is most vulnerable to the effects of teratogens occurs is which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The time period when the fetus is most vulnerable to the effects of teratogens is considered to be between weeks 2 to 8 of pregnancy. This period is known as the embryonic period, during which the organs and major body systems are forming. Exposure to teratogens during this time can lead to structural abnormalities or birth defects. It is crucial for women to be aware of this critical window of susceptibility during preconception counseling to avoid potential harm to the developing fetus.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a postpartum client who is breastfeeding. What finding requires further evaluation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cracked and bleeding nipples may indicate poor latch or incorrect breastfeeding technique, requiring intervention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old boy with a growth hormone deficiency. Which action best reflects using the nursing process to provide quality care to children and their families?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nursing process is used to care for the child and family during health promotion, maintenance, restoration, and rehabilitation. Reviewing the effectiveness of interventions is related to outcome evaluation in the nursing process.