ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor with a fetus in the occipitoposterior position. The nurse assists the client into a hands-and-knees position. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Rationale:
1. Occipitoposterior position causes back labor due to fetal head pressing on the sacrum.
2. Hands-and-knees position can alleviate back labor by encouraging the fetus to rotate.
3. Asking if back labor improved evaluates effectiveness directly.
4. Options A, B, and C do not specifically address back labor, making them less relevant.
5. Option D focuses on the expected outcome of the intervention.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a potential cause of male infertility?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Male infertility can be caused by varicocele, testicular cancer, or erectile dysfunction.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation about nutrition during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increasing protein intake to 60 grams daily is essential during pregnancy to support fetal growth and maternal tissue expansion. This aligns with nutritional guidelines for pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assess fetal heart tones for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 12 weeks of gestation, the fetal heart rate is best assessed using an ultrasound stethoscope positioned above the symphysis pubis. Leopold maneuvers are not necessary at this early stage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has epiglottitis. which of the following interventions should the nurse include.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epiglottitis is a medical emergency, and droplet precautions are necessary to prevent the spread of infection. Suctioning the oropharynx can worsen airway obstruction and is not recommended.