ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 any trimester of pregnancy to protect both the mother and the baby.
Question 2 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 effective for relieving constipation and is safe for postpartum clients with perineal lacerations.
Question 3 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 positioning of the placenta over the cervix.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assess fetal heart tones for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 12 weeks of gestation, the fetal heart rate is best assessed by placing the ultrasound stethoscope above the symphysis pubis, where the uterus is located.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and notes the FHR baseline has been 100/min for the past 15 min. The nurse should identify which of the following conditions as a possible cause of fetal bradycardia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fetal anemia can lead to bradycardia due to reduced oxygen delivery to the fetal heart.