ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 48 hr old.
Exhibit 1
Vital Signs
Day 2, 0900:
Heart rate 174/min
Respiratory rate 88/min
Temperature 36.1° C (97.0° F)
Oxygen saturation 97% on room air
Exhibit 2
Diagnostic Results
Day 1, 0800: Newborn results
Blood type: A+
Urine toxicology screen: positive marijuana
Day 2, 0800: Newborn results
Total bilirubin 10 mg/dL (1.0 to 12.0 mg/dL)
Day 2, 0915:
Blood glucose: 38 mg/dL (expected value greater than 40 to 45
gm/dL
Exhibit 3
Nurses Notes
Day 2, 0900:|
Newborn awake, alert, and crying. Loosely wrapped in one
blanket. Mild tremors noted. Yellow discoloration of mucus
membranes and sclera noted. Respirations 88/min, no
retractions, grunting, or nasal flaring noted. Diaper changed for
small amount of urine and transitional stool.
Exhibit 4
Medical History
Apgars: 7 at 1 min and 8 at 5 min of age
Birth weight: 3,515 g (7 lb 12 oz)
Maternal blood type: O+
Uncomplicated pregnancy. Maternal use of marijuana during
pregnancy
Client who gave birth plans to breastfeed.
Question 1 of 5
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing. 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
Action to Take
Potential Condition
Parameter to Monitor
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Rationale: Action to Take: A, B; Potential Condition: B; Parameter to Monitor: C, E.
Rationale:
The correct actions to take are to place newborn skin to skin on birthing parent's chest and encourage breastfeeding, as these promote bonding and breastfeeding, crucial for newborn well-being. The potential condition the client is most likely experiencing is Cold stress, indicated by the need for phototherapy. The parameters to monitor are Temperature (to track for hypothermia due to cold stress) and Bilirubin level (to assess for jaundice, common in newborns with cold stress).
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