ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions about newborn safety to a client who is 2 days postpartum. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a car seat during air travel ensures the newborn's safety during takeoff, landing, and turbulence.
Question 2 of 5
Which stage of labor is characterized by the period between the end of the third stage and the mother's recovery from delivery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Fourth stage. The fourth stage of labor, also known as the postpartum period, begins after the delivery of the placenta and extends until the mother's vital signs stabilize and she recovers from childbirth. This stage typically lasts around 1-4 hours. During this time, healthcare providers monitor the mother for any signs of complications such as excessive bleeding or infection. The first stage (
A) is characterized by the onset of labor contractions, the second stage (
B) is the pushing stage ending with the baby's delivery, and the third stage (
C) involves the delivery of the placenta.
Choices E, F, and G are irrelevant as they do not correspond to any stage of labor.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postpartum and has a third-degree perineal laceration. The client reports not having a bowel movement for 4 days. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A rectal suppository like bisacodyl is appropriate for relieving constipation in a postpartum client with a perineal laceration, as it avoids straining. Loperamide is an antidiarrheal and not indicated here.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about immunizations to a client who is pregnant. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The influenza vaccine is safe and recommended during pregnancy to protect both the mother and the baby. Varicella and rubella vaccines are contraindicated during pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a potential complication of a cesarean delivery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cesarean delivery can lead to maternal infection, neonatal respiratory distress, and postoperative hemorrhage.