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ATI NUR223 Absection 4 Maternity Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse places a newborn under a radiant heat warmer after birth.
Question 1 of 5
The purpose of this action is to prevent which of the following in the newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A radiant heat warmer prevents cold stress, which can lead to hypothermia and metabolic complications.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is a primigravida, at term, and having contractions but is stating that she is 'not really sure if she is in labor or not.'
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a sign of true labor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cervical dilation and effacement are definitive signs of true labor, distinguishing it from false labor.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to assess a newborn who is postmature.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: D: The Moro reflex is present in postmature newborns. E: Prolonged amniotic fluid exposure causes cracked, peeling skin in postmature infants.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation and has been unable to control her gestational diabetes mellitus with diet and exercise.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should anticipate a prescription from the provider for which of the following medications for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin is the preferred treatment for uncontrolled gestational diabetes, as it does not cross the placenta and is safe.
Extract:
A nurse is providing instructions to a pregnant client with genital herpes about the measures that are needed to protect the fetus.
Question 5 of 5
What information does the nurse give to the client? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Sitz baths manage lesions. C: Cesarean prevents transmission. D: Valacyclovir reduces outbreak risk.