ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 14 weeks of gestation about findings to report to the provider. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swelling of the face can be a sign of preeclampsia, a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.
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
Which of the following is a potential complication of neonatal sepsis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: All of the above. Neonatal sepsis can lead to various complications. Hypoglycemia may occur due to increased metabolic demand. Respiratory distress syndrome can result from inflammation and fluid accumulation in the lungs. Meningitis is a possible complication of sepsis spreading to the central nervous system.
Therefore, all three choices are potential complications of neonatal sepsis.
Question 4 of 5
What is the recommended method of pain relief during labor for a woman who desires regional anesthesia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regional anesthesia options include epidural, spinal, and combined spinal-epidural blocks.
Question 5 of 5
What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The placenta protects the fetus, removes waste, and facilitates nutrient and gas exchange.