ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about car seat safety to a parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning the baby at a 45-degree angle in the car seat ensures proper airway alignment and reduces the risk of suffocation. Placing the baby in the front seat or turning the car seat too early are unsafe practices.
Question 2 of 5
What is the function of the cervix during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A:
To secrete mucus that prevents infection. The cervix acts as a barrier to protect the fetus from potential infections entering the uterus. The mucus produced by the cervix forms a plug that blocks the entry of harmful bacteria, reducing the risk of infection reaching the developing fetus.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the cervix primarily functions to provide a protective barrier against infections during pregnancy, rather than solely protecting the fetus from trauma, regulating fetal temperature, or encompassing all functions mentioned in the other options.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for combined oral contraceptives. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression is a known adverse effect of combined oral contraceptives due to the hormonal changes they induce.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newborn.
Exhibit1
Vital Signs
8 hr of age:
Temperature: 37.1° C (98.8° F) Axillary
Pulse rate: 132/min
Respiratory rate: 52/min
36 hr of age:
Temperature: 36.1° C (97" F) Axillary
Pulse rate: 160/min
Respiratory rate: 78/min”
Question 4 of 5
For each assessment finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, or sepsis.
| Assessment Findings | Hypoglycemia | Hyperbilirubinemia | Sepsis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecchymotic caput Succedaneum. | |||
| Decreased temperature. | |||
| Lethargy. | |||
| Poor feeding. | |||
| Respiratory distress. | |||
| Yellow sclera and oral mucosa. |
Correct Answer: B, C, D, E, F
Rationale: Decreased temperature, lethargy, poor feeding, and respiratory distress are consistent with sepsis. Yellow sclera and oral mucosa are consistent with hyperbilirubinemia.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
What is the primary goal of patient education in maternal and newborn healthcare?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The primary goal of patient education in maternal and newborn healthcare is to improve health outcomes by empowering patients with knowledge to make informed decisions about their care.