ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and has a prescription for a nonstress test. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pressing the handheld button when the client feels fetal movement helps to correlate fetal movements with changes in the fetal heart rate, which is the purpose of the nonstress test.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a 2-hr postprandial blood glucose from a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Select the lateral side of the finger for puncture. This is because the lateral side has fewer nerve endings, making the finger stick less painful for the client. Puncturing the finger while still damp with antiseptic solution (
A) can dilute the blood sample. Smearing blood onto the reagent strip (
B) can cause inaccurate results. Holding the finger above the heart prior to puncture (
C) can increase blood flow and dilute the sample.
Therefore, selecting the lateral side of the finger for puncture (
D) is the best option for obtaining an accurate 2-hr postprandial blood glucose measurement.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a potential cause of female infertility?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PCOS endometriosis and PID are all common causes of female infertility. These conditions can disrupt normal reproductive function making conception difficult.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a professional standard for nursing practice in maternal and newborn healthcare?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Professional standards include education, research, and collaboration.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a potential legal issue related to maternal and newborn healthcare?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Legal issues in maternal and newborn healthcare include medical negligence, patient confidentiality, and informed consent.