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ATI N230 Exam 3 with NGN Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has myelomeningocele.
Question 1 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 caring for a client who is 3 days postpartum and is attempting to breastfeed.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings indicate mastitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A red, painful area in one breast indicates mastitis, a localized infection, unlike the other findings which suggest other conditions or normal breastfeeding issues.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn 1 hour after birth.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following respiratory rates is within the expected reference range for a newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 48/min is within the normal newborn range (30-60 breaths/min), unlike the other rates which are too high or too low.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is small for gestational age (SGA).
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is the priority intervention the nurse should include in the newborn's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SGA newborns are at risk for hypoglycemia due to low glycogen stores, making blood glucose monitoring the priority to prevent neurological complications.
Extract:
A nurse in the nursery is caring for a newborn. The grandmother of the newborn asks if she can take the newborn to the mother's room.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For security and safety, the nurse should verify with the mother before allowing the newborn to be taken, ensuring proper protocol is followed.