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ATI Custom Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Woman gave birth vaginally to a 9-pound, 12-ounce girl yesterday, orders for perineal ice packs, sitz bath, stool softener
Question 1 of 5
A woman gave birth vaginally to a 9-pound, 12-ounce girl yesterday. Her primary health care provider has written orders for perineal ice packs, use of a sitz bath tid, and a stool softener. What information is most closely correlated with these orders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An episiotomy correlates with orders for ice packs, sitz baths, and stool softeners, as these address pain and healing of the perineal incision.
Extract:
Newborn, signs of diaphoresis, jitteriness, lethargy
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn and observes signs of diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These symptoms suggest hypoglycemia, and obtaining a blood glucose level via heel stick is the priority to confirm and guide treatment.
Extract:
2-day-old newborn
Question 3 of 5
The nurse explains to the parents of a 2-day-old newborn that decreased life span of neonatal red blood cells has contributed to which complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The increased breakdown of neonatal red blood cells, which have a shorter lifespan, produces bilirubin, leading to hyperbilirubinemia and potential jaundice.
Extract:
Client after amniotomy
Question 4 of 5
After an amniotomy, which action by the nurse takes priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the fetal heart rate is the priority after an amniotomy to ensure the fetus tolerates the procedure and detect any distress.
Extract:
Newborn reflex observation
Question 5 of 5
What reflex is elicited: Fanning of toes when stroking lateral edge of baby's foot?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Babinski's Reflex is elicited by fanning of the toes when the lateral edge of the foot is stroked, normal in infants up to 2 years.