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ATI NUR 207 Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
Breastfeeding mother at risk for mastitis.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching about the possibility of mastitis to a mother who is breastfeeding. Which statement by the client indicates a need for MORE teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibiotics for mastitis require a full 10-14 day course to prevent recurrence, indicating a need for further teaching.
Extract:
Postpartum client who had a cesarean section 4 days ago.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the postpartum client who had a cesarean section 4 days ago and will include which of the following warning signs to report once she is home?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: A: Red, tender breast suggests mastitis. B: Fever (100.8°F) may indicate infection. C: Burning on urination suggests UTI. D: Increased lochia rubra may indicate hemorrhage.
Extract:
Client receiving newborn care teaching.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about newborn care to a client. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Routine rectal temperature checks every 3 hours are unnecessary and invasive, requiring further teaching.
Extract:
Newborn 8 hours old, then 36 hours old, with axillary temp 37.1°C to 36.1°C, heart rate 132 to 160/min, respiratory rate 52 to 78/min.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn 8 hours old. Axillary temperature: 37.1°C (96.8°F). Heart rate: 132/min. Respiratory rate: 52/min. At 36 hours of age: Axillary temperature: 36.1°C (97°F). Heart rate: 160/min. Respiratory rate: 78/min. Which of the following assessment findings require follow-up by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Respiratory rate 78/min is high, suggesting distress. C: Nasal flaring indicates respiratory difficulty. D: Ecchymotic fontanel may indicate trauma, needing evaluation.
Extract:
Newborn 8 hours of age.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn 8 hours of age. Which of the following assessment findings require follow-up by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: A: Large ecchymotic caput may indicate complications. B: Jaundice requires monitoring. D: High respiratory rate suggests distress.