ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is assessing a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abdominal cramping in early pregnancy can be a sign of a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, both of which require immediate evaluation and intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive oxytocin to augment their labor. Which of the following findings contraindicates the initiation of the oxytocin infusion and should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Late decelerations in the fetal heart rate are a sign of fetal distress and contraindicate the use of oxytocin, as it can exacerbate the distress.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who was transferred to the nursery 30 min after birth because of mild respiratory distress. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying the newborn's identification is the first priority to ensure that the correct newborn is receiving care, especially in a busy nursery setting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is in labor and is requesting epidural anesthesia for pain control. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring the client's blood pressure every 5 minutes after the first dose of anesthetic solution is essential to detect and manage hypotension, a common side effect of epidural anesthesia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is transporting a newborn back to the parent's room following a procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to leaving the newborn with their parent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensuring that the parent's identification band number matches the newborn's identification band number is a critical safety measure to prevent errors in newborn identification.