ATI RN
Maternal and Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which sexually transmitted infection is characterized by multiple soft warts on the perineum and rectal areas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HPV can cause genital warts, which appear as soft warts in the genital area.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a prenatal class regarding false labor. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: False labor, also known as Braxton Hicks contractions, are contractions that are irregular and do not lead to cervical dilation and effacement, unlike true labor contractions. During false labor, contractions may feel intense when walking, but they do not become progressively more intense over time, as is seen in true labor. Additionally, false labor contractions do not typically result in bloody show, which is a sign of impending true labor. Therefore, the correct information to include regarding false labor is that contractions will remain temporarily irregular in nature.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse teaches a new mother that neonatal weight loss in the first 3 days of life is most often the result of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluid loss is the primary cause of early weight loss.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 24 hr. old. Which of the following Laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A WBC count of 32,000/mm3 is significantly elevated and falls outside the normal range for a newborn. This could indicate an infection or other underlying health issue that requires further investigation and intervention. It is crucial for the nurse to report this abnormal finding to the healthcare provider promptly for appropriate evaluation and management. High WBC counts in newborns are often a cause for concern and may require immediate medical attention.
Question 5 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.