ATI RN
Maternal and Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
What response should the nurse make first to a young woman who showered after a sexual assault?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preserving evidence is critical for legal proceedings.
Question 2 of 5
A pregnant woman is to undergo an invasive procedure to evaluate the status of her fetus. To ensure informed consent, which action would be the priority responsibility of the nurse providing care to this woman?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse's responsibilities related to informed consent include: Ensuring the consent form is completed with signatures from the client; serving as a witness to the signature process; and determining whether the client understands what she is signing by asking her pertinent questions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is educating a client with gestational hypertension about home care. What instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden swelling or rapid weight gain may indicate worsening gestational hypertension or preeclampsia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with hyperemesis gravidarum. What finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dehydration, indicated by dry mucous membranes and poor skin turgor, requires immediate intervention in hyperemesis gravidarum.
Question 5 of 5
During the assessment of a newborn, it is most important for the nurse to report a:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sternal retractions indicate respiratory difficulty.