ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which of the following hormones is responsible for inducing ovulation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Luteinizing hormone (LH). LH surge is responsible for inducing ovulation by triggering the release of the mature egg from the ovarian follicle. Estrogen and progesterone play roles in the menstrual cycle but do not directly induce ovulation. FSH is involved in follicle development, not ovulation.
Therefore, the correct choice is D, as it directly stimulates ovulation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a potential complication of a postpartum infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A (Septicemia)
Rationale:
1. Postpartum infection can lead to septicemia, a severe systemic infection caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream.
2. Septicemia can result in life-threatening complications such as septic shock and organ failure.
3. Anemia is not a direct complication of postpartum infection but can occur secondarily due to blood loss.
4. Thrombocytopenia is a separate condition characterized by low platelet levels and is not directly caused by postpartum infection.
5. "All of the above" is incorrect as not all listed complications are potential consequences of postpartum infection.
Summary: Septicemia is the correct answer as it is a serious complication directly associated with postpartum infection, while anemia and thrombocytopenia are not typically direct consequences of this condition.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postpartum following a cesarean birth. The client states, 'I feel like I have to urinate but I can’t go.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Assist the client to ambulate to the bathroom. This is the appropriate initial action for the nurse to take because post-cesarean birth, the client may have difficulty urinating due to anesthesia effects or discomfort. Ambulation can help stimulate the bladder and promote urine voiding. Inserting a urinary catheter (
B) is invasive and should be avoided unless necessary. Performing a bladder scan (
C) is a non-invasive way to assess for urinary retention, but ambulation should be attempted first. Administering a diuretic (
D) is not indicated without confirming urinary retention first.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a potential complication of a retained placenta?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Postpartum hemorrhage. A retained placenta can lead to postpartum hemorrhage due to incomplete delivery of the placenta, causing excessive bleeding. Preeclampsia is a separate condition characterized by high blood pressure and can occur during pregnancy but is not directly caused by a retained placenta. Gestational diabetes is a condition of high blood sugar during pregnancy, unrelated to a retained placenta.
Choice D, "All of the above," is incorrect as not all options are potential complications of a retained placenta.