ATI RN
ATI N230 Exam 3 with NGN Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing a newborn's laboratory results.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A blood glucose of 45 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia, requiring immediate intervention to prevent neurological complications, taking priority over other findings.
Extract:
A nurse in the newborn nursery is caring for a group of newborns.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following newborns requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failure to void within 24 hours may indicate a urinary tract obstruction, requiring immediate assessment. The other findings are either normal or less urgent.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 7 days postpartum and calls the clinic to report pain and redness of her left calf.
Question 3 of 5
Besides seeing her provider, which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the leg reduces swelling and improves venous return, appropriate for suspected DVT, unlike the other options which are contraindicated or ineffective.
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 is assessing a newborn immediately following a scheduled cesarean delivery.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory distress is the priority due to the risk of fluid in the lungs post-cesarean, which can be life-threatening if not addressed promptly.