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ATI N230 Exam 3 with NGN Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine IM to a client who experienced a vaginal delivery.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should explain to the client that the purpose of this medication is to prevent which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methylergonovine promotes uterine contractions, reducing the risk of postpartum hemorrhage by controlling bleeding.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newborn and observes signs of diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy suggest hypoglycemia; obtaining a blood glucose level is the priority to confirm and treat this condition.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has a new diagnosis of phenylketonuria (PKU).
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low-protein diet restricts phenylalanine, essential for managing PKU to prevent neurological damage, unlike the other options.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum and has a new prescription for an injection of Rh (D) immunoglobulin.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rh (
D) immunoglobulin prevents Rh-negative mothers from forming antibodies against Rh-positive fetal blood, protecting future pregnancies from hemolytic disease. It does not destroy antibodies or affect the newborn directly.
Extract:
A nurse in the nursery is caring for a newborn. The grandmother of the newborn asks if she can take the newborn to the mother's room.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For security and safety, the nurse should verify with the mother before allowing the newborn to be taken, ensuring proper protocol is followed.