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ATI N230 Exam 3 with NGN Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching about newborn care to a client who is 2 hr postpartum.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the baby's temperature rectally every hour is excessive and may cause discomfort. The other statements reflect appropriate newborn care practices, though placing the baby on the stomach is not recommended for sleep due to SIDS risk, which is addressed in the explanation.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has spina bifida.
Question 2 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 is caring for a client 2 hours after a spontaneous vaginal birth, and the client has saturated two perineal pads with blood in a 30-minute period.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Palpating the fundus assesses for uterine atony, a common cause of excessive postpartum bleeding, making it the priority to guide further interventions.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn 1 hour after birth.
Question 4 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 has a new diagnosis of phenylketonuria (PKU).
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low-protein diet restricts phenylalanine, essential for managing PKU to prevent neurological damage, unlike the other options.