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ATI N230 Exam 3 with NGN Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newborn 4 hours after birth.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to prevent jaundice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Early feeding promotes meconium passage, reducing bilirubin reabsorption, a key preventive measure for jaundice.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has myelomeningocele.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following nursing goals has the priority in the care of this infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining the sac's integrity prevents infection and neural damage, the most urgent need in myelomeningocele care.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asymmetric thigh folds result from hip instability in DDH, a common clinical sign due to femoral head displacement.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has spina bifida.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The prone position prevents pressure on the spina bifida lesion, reducing trauma and infection risk, unlike the other options which are contraindicated.
Extract:
A nurse receives report about assigned clients at the start of the shift.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preeclampsia with elevated BP requires immediate monitoring to prevent complications like eclampsia, taking priority over stable or less urgent cases.