ATI RN
Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A 2-week-old neonate is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of possible sepsis. The neonate weighs 3.2 kg, The health care provider prescribes the following orders for the neonate and signs the order sheet. Which order would the nurse question? Progress Notes: 12/01/22- 10am
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ampicillin dosage exceeds recommended levels for neonates.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn following a forceps assisted birth. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of the birth method?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Facial Palsy is a complication that may occur following a forceps-assisted birth. Forceps delivery carries the risk of exerting pressure on the infant's facial nerves, leading to temporary facial weakness or paralysis. This condition is known as facial palsy. It typically resolves on its own without long-term consequences, but careful monitoring and follow-up are necessary.
Question 4 of 5
A newborn is delivered vaginally in the breech presentation. When examining her baby, the mother asks if the baby has been injured during birth because of the large black and blue areas on the buttocks and legs, The nurse should respond that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bruising from breech delivery is temporary.
Question 5 of 5
When integrating the principles of family-centered care, the nurse would include which concept?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Due to the influence of managed care, the focus on prevention, better education, and technological advances, people have taken increased responsibility for their own health.