ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 3 days postpartum. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Cool, clammy skin. This finding could indicate hypovolemic shock, which is a serious complication postpartum. The nurse should report this immediately to the provider for prompt intervention.
Choice B is normal lochia at this stage.
Choice C is within the normal range for heart rate postpartum.
Choice D is a normal blood pressure reading.
Choices E, F, and G are not provided, but they would likely be unrelated findings to report in this scenario.
Question 2 of 5
What is the recommended method of feeding for a preterm infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The recommended method of feeding for a preterm infant is bottle feeding with breast milk (
Choice
C). This method provides the infant with the benefits of breast milk while allowing for precise monitoring of intake. Breast milk is easily digestible, promotes healthy growth, and boosts immunity. Formula feeding (
Choice
B) may not offer the same benefits as breast milk. Breastfeeding (
Choice
A) may be challenging for preterm infants due to their immature suckling reflex. Parenteral nutrition (
Choice
D) is typically reserved for infants who cannot tolerate enteral feeding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation and is HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting the client’s HIV status to the local health department is a legal requirement to ensure proper public health tracking and intervention.
Question 4 of 5
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the growth and development of the ovarian follicles?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). FSH is responsible for stimulating the growth and development of ovarian follicles by promoting the recruitment and maturation of follicles in the ovaries. It plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle and is essential for the production of estrogen. Estrogen, choice A, is produced as a result of FSH action on the ovarian follicles. Progesterone, choice B, is produced after ovulation by the corpus luteum and is not directly involved in follicle growth. Luteinizing hormone (LH), choice D, triggers ovulation but does not stimulate follicle development.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a potential complication of jaundice in a newborn?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Kernicterus. Jaundice in newborns can lead to the accumulation of bilirubin in the brain, causing permanent brain damage known as kernicterus. This occurs when bilirubin levels are too high and cross the blood-brain barrier. Other choices (B, C,
D) are potential complications of jaundice but do not specifically involve brain damage like kernicterus. Hypoglycemia may result from liver dysfunction due to jaundice. Respiratory distress may occur due to increased bilirubin affecting lung function. Sepsis can be a complication of untreated jaundice leading to systemic infection but is not directly related to brain damage like kernicterus.