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ATI NUR 207 Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
Mother requiring 3,800 units of Heparin sodium dose subcutaneously.
Question 1 of 5
You are required to administer 3,800 units of Heparin sodium dose subcutaneously (SQ) to a mother. The pharmacy sends a 10,000 units in a 5ml vial. How many mls will the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculation: 3,800 units ÷ 10,000 units/5 ml = 1.9 ml.
Extract:
40-week small for gestational age (SGA) newborn.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 40-week small for gestational age (SGA) newborn. Which finding would indicate dehydration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tenting skin and dry lips indicate dehydration, common in SGA newborns with low fluid intake.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The infant should have six wet diapers daily.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Steady weight gain indicates adequate nutrition and hydration, a key health indicator.
Extract:
Mother delivered vaginally 2 hours ago, fundus firm at umbilicus, BP 108/64, apical 90, RR 20, temp 98.6°F, sudden heavy lochia saturating chux pad in 5 minutes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse admits a normal vaginal delivery to the maternity unit 2 hours ago. The patient's fundus is firm at the umbilicus. On admission, her vital signs are BP 108/64, Apical 90, RR 20, and Temp. 98.6°F. Suddenly, her lochia appears to be heavy, saturating the entire chux pad within 5 minutes. At this time, the nurse's first priority action is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Massaging the fundus promotes uterine contraction, addressing heavy lochia to control bleeding.
Extract:
Breastfeeding mother at risk for mastitis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching about the possibility of mastitis to a mother who is breastfeeding. Which statement by the client indicates a need for MORE teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibiotics for mastitis require a full 10-14 day course to prevent recurrence, indicating a need for further teaching.