ATI RN
Maternal and Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client in labor. What finding indicates the transition phase?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The transition phase is marked by cervical dilation of 8–10 cm, intense contractions, and significant discomfort.
Question 2 of 5
What comment by a perimenopausal client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The calendar method is unreliable for perimenopausal women.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement best describes the problem of regulation of body temperature in a 3-lb. (1361g) premature infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lack of subcutaneous fat contributes to poor thermoregulation.
Question 4 of 5
Three hours after birth, a newborn of a mother with diabetes becomes jittery, has weak, high-pitched cry , and exhibits irregular respirations. The nurse recognizes that these signs are often associated with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoglycemia is common in infants of diabetic mothers.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a person who is blind. What intervention could the nurse implement to deliver culturally responsive care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Introducing oneself clearly helps build trust and ensures the patient knows who is providing care.