ATI RN
Maternal and Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the priority nursing intervention for a newborn with a low Apgar score of 4 at 1 minute?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low Apgar score indicates poor adaptation; oxygen improves function.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client with gestational hypertension. What symptom requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe headache and vision changes may indicate preeclampsia and require immediate evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
A patient's newborn is neurologically impaired. The most important nursing action should be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Supporting the family through grief is crucial.
Question 4 of 5
What is the nurse's role in supporting breastfeeding for a first-time mother?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proper latching techniques help establish successful breastfeeding and prevent complications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is working with a group of community health members to develop a plan to address the special health needs of women. Which educational program would the group most likely identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The group needs to address cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in women regardless of racial or ethnic group. Thus, education for adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle would be the priority.