ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is transporting a newborn back to the parent's room following a procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to leaving the newborn with their parent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensuring that the parent's identification band number matches the newborn's identification band number is a critical safety measure to prevent errors in newborn identification.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has preeclampsia and is receiving a continuous infusion of magnesium sulfate IV. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium gluconate is the antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity and should be readily available in case the client shows signs of toxicity, such as respiratory depression or loss of deep tendon reflexes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn 12 hr after birth. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jaundice within the first 24 hours of life is considered pathological and should be reported to the provider, as it may indicate hemolytic disease or other serious conditions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for combined oral contraceptives. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression is a known adverse effect of combined oral contraceptives due to the hormonal changes they induce.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 41 weeks of gestation and has a positive contraction stress test. For which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse prepare the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A biophysical profile (BPP) is a non-invasive test that assesses fetal well-being and is often used after a positive contraction stress test to further evaluate the fetus.