ATI RN
Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is essential for the nurse to teach a woman who has just had an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Painful intercourse may indicate IUD displacement or complications.
Question 2 of 5
What should the nurse advise the client regarding Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depo-Provera can reduce milk supply and thus breastfeeding should be avoided.
Question 3 of 5
A public health nurse visits the home of a young toddler. What aspect of the home environment would the nurse expect to address with the parents?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse is encouraged to ask questions regarding the amount of recreational screen time and if the child has a television or Internet-connected device in his or her bedroom. The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages any screen media before the age of 2.
Question 4 of 5
Although circumcision continues to be a controversial procedure, many parents in the United States elect to have this surgery performed on their newborn sons. It is believed that newborns do not feel pain; therefore, this is the optimum time for the procedure to be done and no anesthesia is required.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Newborns do feel pain, and current guidelines recommend using analgesia during circumcision.
Question 5 of 5
Which finding would lead the nurse to suspect toxic shock syndrome related to tampon use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Toxic shock syndrome often presents with a diffuse rash and fever.