ATI RN
ATI RN VATI Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Newborn exposed to active genital herpes simplex virus during birth
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who was exposed to active genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) during birth. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Surface cultures detect HSV presence, guiding antiviral treatment to prevent complications.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a prenatal class to a group of parents and is discussing facilitation of sibling acceptance of the newborn. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spending individual time with the older sibling helps them feel valued, reducing jealousy and fostering acceptance of the newborn.
Extract:
Client with postpartum hemorrhagic shock
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse who is caring for a client who has postpartum hemorrhagic shock. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shock symptoms may not appear until significant blood loss, as the body compensates initially.
Extract:
Newborn breastfed, 11% weight loss at 48 hr
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is breastfed and has a weight loss of 11% at 48 hr after birth. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depressed fontanels indicate dehydration, a critical finding with significant weight loss requiring provider attention.
Extract:
Client with preeclampsia, received calcium gluconate for magnesium sulfate toxicity
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has preeclampsia and received a dose of calcium gluconate to treat magnesium sulfate toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that calcium gluconate was effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 12/min indicates reversal of respiratory depression, a key sign of magnesium sulfate toxicity.