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ATI RN Maternal Newborn level 3 Final Exam 2023 (All Correct Answers). Maternal-Child Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is assessing four clients. Which of the following clients is a candidate for an induction of labor with misoprostol?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: A client who has gestational diabetes mellitus. Misoprostol is commonly used for labor induction in cases of gestational diabetes mellitus to prevent complications associated with prolonged pregnancy. It helps in ripening the cervix and initiating contractions. Clients with active genital herpes are not candidates for misoprostol due to the risk of exacerbating the infection. Clients with a previous uterine incision are at risk for uterine rupture with misoprostol. Clients with placenta previa should not undergo labor induction with misoprostol due to the risk of increasing bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a fundal massage for a postpartum client with hearing seeing uterine atony. In which order should the nurse plan to perform the following actions? (molded steps into the box on the right. Placing them in order of performance use all steps)
Correct Answer: A,B,C.D
Rationale: Action to Take: A, B; Potential Condition: Uterine atony; Parameter to Monitor: Perineum for clots, Amount of bleeding.
Rationale: A helps position the client for the massage. B establishes proper hand placement. C guides the massage technique for uterine stimulation. D is crucial to monitor post-massage for complications.
Incorrect
Choices: The remaining choices do not contribute directly to fundal massage or monitoring postpartum hemorrhage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record of a postpartum client. The nurse should identify that which of the following factors paces the client at risk for infection.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Midline episiotomy. A midline episiotomy is a surgical incision made during childbirth that increases the risk of infection due to the proximity to the anus and rectum. The incision site is more prone to contamination from fecal matter, leading to a higher risk of infection. Placenta previa (
B) is a condition where the placenta partially or fully covers the cervix, which can lead to bleeding but not necessarily infection. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid (
A) can indicate fetal distress but does not directly increase the risk of infection. Prolonged labor (
D) can increase the risk of infection due to prolonged exposure to bacteria, but it is not as direct a risk factor as a midline episiotomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for newborn who is 1 hr old and has a respiratory rate of 50/min, a heart rate of 130/min, and an auxiliary temperature of 36.1*C (97F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Apply a cap to the newborn head. The newborn's respiratory rate, heart rate, and temperature are within normal range for a 1-hour-old infant. However, the temperature is slightly low. Applying a cap to the newborn's head can help prevent heat loss and maintain a stable body temperature. Giving a warm bath (
A) can cause further heat loss. Repositioning the newborn (
C) is not necessary based on the information provided. Obtaining an oxygen saturation level (
D) is not indicated as the vital signs are within normal limits.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a newborn. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Platelets 100,000/mm³. This finding indicates thrombocytopenia, which can lead to bleeding disorders in newborns. Reporting this to the provider is crucial for further evaluation and management.
Incorrect options:
A: Blood glucose 58 mg/dL - This value is within the normal range for newborns.
B: Hematocrit 48% - This value is also within the normal range for newborns.
D: Hemoglobin 16 g/dL - This value is within the normal range for newborns.