ATI RN
Maternal and Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
What action is of highest priority for a nurse seeing a woman with multiple bruises accompanied by her partner?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Private interviews uncover hidden abuse.
Question 2 of 5
A neonate born at 34 weeks' gestation and weighing 6lbs, 10oz (2750g) is admitted to the nursery, The vital signs are: apical heart rate 130; respiration 58, BP- 60/20. Temp. 98 degrees F; Apgar score of 4 and 8. The nurse should designate the highest priority health outcomes to be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygenation is critical for pre-term infants.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client at 28 weeks' gestation with gestational diabetes. What complication is the client at greatest risk for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gestational diabetes increases the risk of fetal macrosomia, which can complicate delivery.
Question 4 of 5
What contraceptive method is best suited for a single, perimenopausal woman with four sex partners who smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Male condoms provide dual protection against pregnancy and STIs.
Question 5 of 5
Which aspect of client wellness has not been a focus of health during the 21st century ?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The focus on health has shifted to disease prevention, health promotion, and wellness. In the last century, much of the focus was on analyzing morbidity and mortality rates.