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ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Nursing 223g Questions
Extract:
Antepartum client with negative rubella titer
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an antepartum client whose laboratory findings indicate a negative rubella titer. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this data?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A negative rubella titer indicates no immunity, requiring immunization post-delivery to protect future pregnancies.
Extract:
Client in her first trimester of pregnancy
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is in her first trimester of pregnancy. The client expresses that she is upset because, despite planning this pregnancy with her husband, she has been having many doubts and second thoughts about the upcoming changes in her life. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It's common for women to experience a range of emotions, including ambivalence, during early pregnancy due to hormonal changes and lifestyle adjustments. This response normalizes the client's feelings and provides support.
Extract:
Adolescent learning about ovulation
Question 3 of 5
When teaching an adolescent about ovulation, the nurse would include that ovulation is initiated by a surge in which hormone?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) triggers ovulation by stimulating the release of a mature egg from the ovary.
Extract:
Client with painful sores on the perineum, muscle aches, chills, mild vaginal itching
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client. The client reports a recent episode of painful sores on the perineum, muscle aches, and chills for about 2 weeks. The client currently denies pain but reports sitting is uncomfortable at times. The client denies dysuria and reports mild vaginal itching. After reviewing the information in the client's medical record, which of the following provider prescriptions should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms suggest herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), treated with antiviral medications like acyclovir to manage outbreaks.
Extract:
Patient who is 6 weeks pregnant and smokes one pack of cigarettes per day
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is completing a health history for a patient who is 6 weeks pregnant. The patient informs the nurse that she smokes one pack of cigarettes per day. The nurse should inform the patient that smoking puts her newborn at risk for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking during pregnancy restricts fetal blood flow, leading to intrauterine growth restriction and low birth weight.