ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the primary responsibility of a nurse or midwife in providing culturally competent care in maternal and newborn healthcare?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Culturally competent care involves recognizing cultural diversity, providing culturally sensitive education, and addressing health disparities.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about immunizations to a client who is pregnant. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The influenza vaccine is safe and recommended during pregnancy to protect both the mother and the baby. Varicella and rubella vaccines are contraindicated during pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assess fetal heart tones for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 12 weeks of gestation, the fetal heart rate is best assessed using an ultrasound stethoscope positioned above the symphysis pubis. Leopold maneuvers are not necessary at this early stage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a newborn whose mother tested positive for heroin during pregnancy. The newborn is experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Minimizing noise in the newborn's environment helps reduce overstimulation, which can exacerbate symptoms of neonatal abstinence syndrome. Naloxone is not used for this condition, and swaddling with legs extended is incorrect as it should be snug to provide comfort.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a potential complication of a vacuum-assisted delivery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vacuum-assisted delivery can lead to fetal distress, maternal hemorrhage, and neonatal cephalohematoma.