ATI RN
Maternal and Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take regarding a 9-year-old girl diagnosed with gonorrhea?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gonorrhea in a 9-year-old girl is highly suggestive of sexual abuse, which requires reporting to child protective services.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement best describes the problem of regulation of body temperature in a 3-lb. (1361g) premature infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lack of subcutaneous fat contributes to poor thermoregulation.
Question 3 of 5
A neonate born at 34 weeks' gestation and weighing 6lbs, 10oz (2750g) is admitted to the nursery, The vital signs are: apical heart rate 130; respiration 58, BP- 60/20. Temp. 98 degrees F; Apgar score of 4 and 8. The nurse should designate the highest priority health outcomes to be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygenation is critical for pre-term infants.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old child hospitalized for internal injuries following a motor vehicle accident. For which medical treatment would the nurse ensure that an informed consent is completed beyond the one signed at admission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Certain procedures, however, require a specific process of informed consent, including major and minor surgery; invasive procedures such as lumbar puncture or bone marrow aspiration; treatments placing the child at higher risk, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy; procedures or treatments involving research; photography involving children; and applying restraints to children.
Question 5 of 5
After her baby's birth a patient wishes to begin breastfeeding. The nurse assists the client by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The rooting reflex helps initiate breastfeeding.