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ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 2 Questions

Extract:

A client receiving medroxyprogesterone IM for contraception


Question 1 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving medroxyprogesterone IM for contraception. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Increased calcium intake mitigates bone density loss from medroxyprogesterone, unlike incorrect 8-week injections (12 weeks), multiple shots, or stopping for spotting (normal).

Extract:

A newborn who has a myelomeningocele that is leaking cerebrospinal fluid


Question 2 of 5

A nurse is planning care immediately following birth for a newborn who has a myelomeningocele that is leaking cerebrospinal fluid. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Broad-spectrum antibiotics prevent meningitis from CSF leakage, unlike rectal temperature (contraindicated), povidone-iodine (neurotoxic), or delayed surgery (urgent within 24-48 hours).

Extract:

Four newborns in a nursery


Question 3 of 5

A nurse in a newborn nursery is receiving a change-of-shift report for four newborns. Which of the following newborns should the nurse assess first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: New onset tachypnea signals potential respiratory distress, requiring urgent assessment, unlike breastfeeding issues, delayed stool, or normal blood-tinged discharge.

Extract:

A client who is at 32 weeks of gestation and has gestational diabetes mellitus


Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation and has gestational diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A fundal height of 38 cm at 32 weeks suggests macrosomia, a gestational diabetes complication, requiring reporting, unlike normal glucose, fetal movements, or edema.

Extract:

A group of newly licensed nurses learning about maternal cytomegalovirus


Question 5 of 5

A nurse manager on the labor and delivery unit is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about maternal cytomegalovirus. Which of the following information should the nurse manager include in the teaching?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: CMV transmission occurs through newborn saliva and urine, unlike requiring airborne precautions, acyclovir (herpes treatment), or visible genital lesions (not typical).

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