ATI RN
ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Parents of a newborn with an uncircumcised penis.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a newborn how to care for their child's uncircumcised penis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily washing with mild soap and water ensures proper hygiene and prevents infection. This method maintains cleanliness without causing harm to sensitive tissues.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
For each body system below, specify the potential complications that can occur. Match the body system with the potential complications.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neurologic: Seizures (
B) - due to potential neurological dysfunction. Musculoskeletal: Hypotonia (
A) - indicating muscle weakness. Head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat: Hearing loss (
C) - from auditory nerve or structural damage.
Extract:
Client at 31 weeks of gestation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 31 weeks of gestation. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a potential prenatal complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blurred vision may result from severe preeclampsia or elevated blood pressure, signifying potential end-organ damage. It requires immediate medical evaluation to prevent progression to eclampsia.
Extract:
Client at 8 weeks of gestation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing recommendations for daily nutrient intake during pregnancy with a client who is at 8 weeks of gestation. For which of the following nutrients should the nurse instruct the client to increase their intake during the first trimester of pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Protein requirements increase to support fetal growth, placental development, and maternal tissue expansion. Pregnant clients need approximately 1.1 g/kg/day, compared to 0.8 g/kg/day for non-pregnant individuals.
Extract:
Client experiencing preterm labor with a new prescription for terbutaline.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing preterm labor and has a new prescription for terbutaline. Which of the following findings is a contraindication for administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Terbutaline is contraindicated in heart disease because it can cause tachycardia and arrhythmias, worsening cardiac conditions. Cardiovascular side effects result from its beta-adrenergic agonist action.