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RN Maternal Newborn Online Practice 2023 A Questions
Question 1 of 5
What does the nursing process describe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing process describes how nurses think and approach patient care. It is a systematic problem-solving approach that nurses use to provide individualized patient care. The nursing process consists of five main steps: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Through this process, nurses gather information, identify patient problems, set goals, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes. By following the nursing process, nurses can deliver holistic and effective care to their patients.
Question 2 of 5
What is the priority for a newborn presenting with grunting and nasal flaring?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering oxygen helps improve oxygenation for a newborn in respiratory distress.
Question 3 of 5
A patient had unprotected sex yesterday. She is interested in emergency contraception. The nurse knows that the patient has how long to take the medication for it to be effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Emergency contraception is most effective if taken within 3 days after unprotected sex. The sooner it is taken, the more effective it is. Choice A and B are incorrect because they are too short a time window for emergency contraception to be effective. Choice D is also incorrect because most emergency contraceptive pills are not effective after 5 days.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with preeclampsia. What is the primary goal of magnesium sulfate therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate is administered in preeclampsia primarily to prevent eclampsia-related seizures.
Question 5 of 5
Why is it important to consider special considerations, such as age, cultural background, or specific health conditions, during a health history for a well-person exam?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: