ATI RN
Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
What should be included in teaching a client undergoing a bilateral tubal ligation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tubal ligation does not affect libido.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client receiving magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia. What finding indicates the need to discontinue the infusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A respiratory rate below 12 breaths per minute is a sign of magnesium sulfate toxicity, requiring immediate discontinuation.
Question 3 of 5
Which client is the best candidate for birth control pills?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Birth control pills are generally safe for women without contraindications like smoking or hypertension.
Question 4 of 5
With regard to the care management of preterm labor should the nurse should be aware of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preterm labor is diagnosed based on a combination of factors including gestational age (typically less than 37 weeks), uterine activity (regular, painful contractions), and progressive changes in the cervix (dilation, effacement, or both). It is important for the nurse to be aware of these criteria to promptly recognize and manage preterm labor to reduce the risk of complications for both the mother and the baby. Early detection and timely intervention can help improve outcomes for preterm infants.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a client who is having a difficult, prolonged labor with severe backache. Which of the following contributing causes should the nurse identify
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In a labor where the fetal position is persistent occiput posterior, the baby is positioned face up, which can lead to a longer and more difficult labor. In this position, the baby's head is pressing against the mother's spine, causing severe backache for the mother. This malposition can slow down the progress of labor, making it more prolonged and challenging. It can also increase the likelihood of complications such as increased risk of instrumental delivery or cesarean section. Therefore, identifying the fetal position as persistent occiput posterior as a contributing cause to the difficult, prolonged labor with severe backache is crucial for effective management and intervention.