ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a potential complication of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia can lead to kernicterus, a severe form of brain damage caused by high bilirubin levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 3 days postpartum. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Cool, clammy skin. This finding could indicate hypovolemic shock, which is a serious complication postpartum. The nurse should report this immediately to the provider for prompt intervention.
Choice B is normal lochia at this stage.
Choice C is within the normal range for heart rate postpartum.
Choice D is a normal blood pressure reading.
Choices E, F, and G are not provided, but they would likely be unrelated findings to report in this scenario.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a potential complication of maternal hyperthyroidism during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maternal hyperthyroidism can lead to preterm labor, fetal growth restriction, and PPROM.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and receiving oxytocin. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should increase the rate of infusion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contractions every 5 minutes lasting 30 seconds are inadequate for labor progression, indicating the need to increase oxytocin infusion to strengthen contractions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing the newborn of a client who took a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) during pregnancy. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an indication of withdrawal from an SSRI?
Correct Answer: C, D
Rationale: The correct answer is C and D. Bradypnea (slow breathing) and vomiting are manifestations of withdrawal from SSRIs in newborns. SSRIs, when taken during pregnancy, can lead to the baby developing a dependency on these drugs. Withdrawal symptoms can occur after birth, including respiratory depression (bradypnea) and gastrointestinal disturbances like vomiting.
Choices A and B are not typically associated with SSRI withdrawal.