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: C
Rationale: Positioning the baby at a 45-degree angle in the car seat ensures proper airway alignment and safety. Turning the car seat around or placing the baby in the front seat is unsafe.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a new parent about breastfeeding her 2-week-old infant. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent breastfeeding stimulates milk production. Manually expressing milk does not decrease supply, and the baby should alternate breasts during feedings.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a placenta previa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spotting is a common symptom of placenta previa due to the abnormal placement of the placenta near or over the cervix. Nausea, polyhydramnios, and uterine tenderness are not typically associated with this condition.