ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the recommended method of screening for group B streptococcus during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Culture of a vaginal swab is the recommended method for screening for group B streptococcus during pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postpartum following a cesarean birth. The client states, 'I feel like I have to urinate but I can’t go.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Assist the client to ambulate to the bathroom. This is the appropriate initial action for the nurse to take because post-cesarean birth, the client may have difficulty urinating due to anesthesia effects or discomfort. Ambulation can help stimulate the bladder and promote urine voiding. Inserting a urinary catheter (
B) is invasive and should be avoided unless necessary. Performing a bladder scan (
C) is a non-invasive way to assess for urinary retention, but ambulation should be attempted first. Administering a diuretic (
D) is not indicated without confirming urinary retention first.
Extract:
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a 16-year-old adolescent.
Exhibit 1
History and Physical
Adolescent is sexually active with two current partners.
IUD in place
Reports not using condoms during sexual activity.
History of type 1 diabetes mellitus”
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as being consistent with the adolescent's assessment findings? For each finding click to specify if the assessment findings are consistent with trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, or candidiasis. Each finding may support more than one disease process.
| Assessment Findings | Trichomoniasis | Gonorrhea | Candidiasis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal pain. | |||
| Greenish discharge. | |||
| Diabetes. | |||
| Pain on urination. | |||
| Absence of condom. |
Correct Answer: B, D
Rationale: Greenish discharge and pain on urination are consistent with gonorrhea. Diabetes and absence of condom use are risk factors but not direct symptoms.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure the temperature of an infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Axillary temperature measurement is safe and non-invasive for infants.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a potential legal issue related to maternal and newborn healthcare?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Legal issues include informed consent, patient confidentiality, and medical malpractice.