ATI RN
Maternal and Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Why is an ultrasound important for a woman who got pregnant with a Copper T intrauterine device (IUD) in place?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ectopic pregnancies are a concern with IUD use during pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the prenatal laboratory results. to feed.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Platelets are essential for blood clotting and preventing excessive bleeding. A platelet count of 300,000 per μL of blood is within the normal range for adults, indicating that the nurse can proceed with breastfeeding without concerns related to the platelet count. High platelet levels can be associated with conditions like thrombocytosis, which may increase the risk of blood clotting, but in this case, the platelet count is within the normal range. Therefore, the nurse can focus on other factors when determining the readiness for breastfeeding, such as the baby's ability to latch effectively and the mother's comfort and milk supply.
Question 3 of 5
What is the nurse's role in supporting breastfeeding for a first-time mother?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proper latching techniques help establish successful breastfeeding and prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old boy with a growth hormone deficiency. Which action best reflects using the nursing process to provide quality care to children and their families?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nursing process is used to care for the child and family during health promotion, maintenance, restoration, and rehabilitation. Reviewing the effectiveness of interventions is related to outcome evaluation in the nursing process.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a prenatal class about fetal development. When does the heart begin to beat?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The fetal heart begins beating as early as 4 weeks' gestation, signaling early circulatory development.