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ATI NUR209 Maternal Newborn Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Infant weighs 6 kg, prescribed Amoxicillin 50 mg/kg/day every 6 hours
Question 1 of 5
As the nurse caring for an infant who has been prescribed Amoxicillin (Amoxil) orally every 6 hours, you need to calculate the dose. The recommended dosage is 50 mg/kg/day, divided into multiple doses. If the infant weighs 6 kg, how much Amoxicillin should you administer per dose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 6 kg x 50 mg/kg/day = 300 mg/day; divided into 4 doses (every 6 hours) = 75 mg/dose. This ensures safe and effective antibiotic administration.
Extract:
Sexually active adolescent female concerned about gonorrhea
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to find in a sexually active adolescent female concerned that she has contracted gonorrhea?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Slight yellow vaginal discharge is typical of gonorrhea due to mucopurulent cervicitis. Fever is rare unless disseminated, frothy discharge suggests trichomoniasis, and decreased urinary frequency is not associated; increased frequency is more likely.
Extract:
16-year-old with bruising around eyes and neck, states 'I walked into a door'
Question 3 of 5
A 16-year-old is brought to the emergency room by her boyfriend with bruising around her eyes and neck. When asked what happened, she states, 'I walked into a door.' What are the most appropriate interventions by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Private interview (
A), calm demeanor (
B), and safety assessment (
C) foster trust and identify abuse risks without intimidation. Police contact requires consent or legal mandate to preserve trust.
Extract:
Newborn
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newborn's parent to care for the umbilical cord stump. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sponge baths keep the cord stump dry, preventing infection and aiding detachment. Petroleum jelly, soap/water washing, or diaper coverage increase moisture and infection risk, delaying healing.
Extract:
13-year-old with muscular dystrophy receiving corticosteroids
Question 5 of 5
When caring for a 13-year-old with muscular dystrophy receiving corticosteroids to slow disease progression, which of the following medication side effects would you assess for?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Weight gain (
A), mood changes (
B), and osteoporosis (E) are corticosteroid side effects due to metabolic, neuropsychiatric, and bone impacts. Weight loss and chronic fatigue are not typical effects.