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 hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neonatal hypoglycemia can lead to jaundice, respiratory distress syndrome, and intraventricular hemorrhage.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a potential complication of a forceps-assisted delivery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Birth trauma. Forceps-assisted delivery can cause birth trauma due to the pressure and manipulation exerted on the baby's head during extraction. This can lead to injuries such as bruising, lacerations, or fractures. Shoulder dystocia (
A) is more commonly associated with spontaneous vaginal deliveries and not specifically related to forceps use. Hemorrhage (
B) is a potential complication of any delivery but not directly linked to forceps assistance.
Choice D is incorrect as not all the complications mentioned are directly related to forceps-assisted deliveries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is receiving heparin via a continuous IV infusion for thrombophlebitis in their left calf. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining the client on bed rest helps prevent the dislodgement of a thrombus, which could lead to a pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening complication.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a potential complication of a forceps-assisted delivery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Forceps-assisted delivery can sometimes result in neonatal brachial plexus injury due to the pressure applied during delivery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has hyperemesis gravidarum. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: "I will eliminate products that contain dairy from my diet." This is the correct answer because dairy products can exacerbate symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum due to their high fat content. Eliminating dairy can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
Choice A is incorrect because prioritizing taste over balanced nutrition is not helpful for managing hyperemesis gravidarum.
Choice B is irrelevant to dietary management of hyperemesis gravidarum.
Choice C is incorrect as hot tea may irritate the stomach and worsen symptoms.