VATI PN Maternal Newborn EXAM
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1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a guardian about how to care for the
umbilical cord of their newborn infant. Which of the following statements
by the guardian indicates a need for further teaching? - ANSWER ✔ I will
give my newborn a bath once daily."
2. The nurse should reinforce with the guardian to avoid giving the newborn a
daily bath because it can damage the integrity of the newborn's skin.
3. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 8 weeks of gestation
and has chlamydia. Which of the following statements should the nurse
include? - ANSWER ✔ "After treatment, you will need another test in 3
weeks and again between 35 and 37 weeks."
4. The nurse should reinforce with the client that they will need to be retested
for chlamydia 3 weeks after completing the prescribed regimen and again
between 35 and 37 weeks of gestation. Most clients who have chlamydia are
asymptomatic. Therefore, clients should be retested to identify potential
reinfection, which would allow for additional treatment and decrease the risk
for harm to the fetus during delivery.
5. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who plans to use a modified-
paced breathing technique to relieve labor pain. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER ✔
"Begin and end modified-breathing with a deep cleansing breath.
,6. The nurse should instruct the client that all breathing patterns begin with a
deep, relaxing, cleansing breath to "greet the contraction" and end with an
exhaled deep breath to "blow the contraction away." Deep breaths ensure
sufficient oxygenation for both the client and fetus.
7. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of four newborns. Which of the
following laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider? -
ANSWER ✔ Hgb 10 g/dL
8. A hemoglobin level of 10 g/dL is below the expected reference range of 14
to 24 g/dL for a newborn. The nurse should report this finding to the
provider.
9. A nurse is collecting data from an antepartum client who reports taking
ferrous sulfate twice per day for the past month. The nurse should notify the
provider of which of the following findings? - ANSWER ✔ Diarrhea
10.The nurse should report diarrhea to the provider because it is a potential
adverse effect of the medication. Diarrhea can lead to dehydration, which
can cause preterm labor. This finding should be reported to the provider.
11.A nurse is assisting with collecting data from a newborn who is 4 hr old.
Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the
provider? - ANSWER ✔ Generalized petechiae
12.When using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse
determines that the priority finding is generalized petechiae. This finding is a
potential indication of a severe infection or a clotting factor deficiency and
should be immediately reported to the provider.
13.A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse report to the
provider as potentially indicating a complication of pregnancy? - ANSWER
✔ Frequent headaches
,14.Manifestations such as frequent headaches, visual disturbances, swelling of
the face or fingers, and epigastric pain are manifestations of preeclampsia or
hypertensive conditions during pregnancy. The nurse should identify
frequent headaches as a potential complication of pregnancy and report this
manifestation to the provider.
15.A nurse is collecting data from an antepartum client who reports taking
ferrous sulfate twice per day for the past month. The nurse should notify the
provider of which of the following findings? - ANSWER ✔ Diarrhea
16.A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 24 hr postpartum. Which of
the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? -
ANSWER ✔ Saturated perineal pad within 15 minutes
17.A nurse is collecting data from a newborn who is 6 hr old. Which of the
following manifestations should the nurse expect? - ANSWER ✔
Overlapping cranial sutures, periodic breathing, rust-stained urine
18.A nurse is reinforcing teaching about daily fetal movement count with a
client who is at 34 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER ✔ "I will
notify my provider if I do not feel my baby move for 12 hours."
19.A nurse is collecting data from a newborn whose mother tested positive for
cocaine use. Which of the following newborn withdrawl manifestations
should the nurse expect? - ANSWER ✔ Excessive sucking
20.A nurse is contriburing to the plan of care for a client who plans to formula
feed heir newborn. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
recommend to include? - ANSWER ✔ Dilute concentrated formula with
equal parts water.
21.A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation
about a transvaginal ultrasound. Which of the following client statements
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER ✔ "I might feel
some pressure when the probe is moved during the ultrasound."
22.A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has a BP of
156/102 mm Hg and is at 36 weeks of gestations. Which of the following
, labatory values should the nurse report to the provider? - ANSWER ✔
Platelet count 100,000/mm3
23.A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postpartum and has a their-degree
perineal laceration. Which of the following actions should the nurse
perform? - ANSWER ✔ Apply an ice pack to the client's perineum, plave
witch hazel pads on the client's perineum, encourage the client to use a
squeeze bottle to cleanse the perineum with each void.
24.late decelerations interventions - ANSWER ✔ NURSING
INTERVENTIONS●Place client in side-lying position.●Insert an IV
catheter if not in place, and increase rate of IV fluid
administration.●Discontinue oxytocin if being infused.●Administer oxygen
by mask at 8 to 10 L/min via nonrebreather face mask.●Elevate the clients
legs●Notify the provider.●Prepare for an assisted vaginal birth or cesarean
birth
25.car seat safety - ANSWER ✔ Use an approved rear-facing car seat in the
back seat, preferably in the middle (away from air bags and side impact), to
transport the newborn. Keep infants in rear-facing car seats until age 2 or
until the child reaches the maximum height and weight for the seat
26.obtaining blood sample via heel stick - ANSWER ✔ Heel stick blood
samples are obtained by the nurse, who dons clean gloves.●Warm the
newborn's heel first to increase circulation.●Cleanse the area with an
appropriate antiseptic, and allow for drying.●A spring-activated lancet is
used so that the skin incision is made quickly and painlessly.●The outer
aspect of the heel should be used, and the lancet should go no deeper than
2.4 mm to prevent necrotizing osteochondritis resulting from penetration of
bone with the lancet.●Follow facility protocol for specimen collection,
equipment to be used, and labeling of specimens.●Apply pressure with dry
gauze (do not use alcohol because it will cause bleeding to continue) until
bleeding stops, and cover with an adhesive bandage.●Cuddle and comfort
the newborn when the procedure is completed to reassure the newborn and
promote feelings of safety.
27.interventions for mastitis - ANSWER ✔ MastitisProvide the client with
education regarding breast hygiene to prevent and manage mastitis.●Instruct
the client to thoroughly wash hands prior to breastfeeding.●Instruct the
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED SOLUTIONS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a guardian about how to care for the
umbilical cord of their newborn infant. Which of the following statements
by the guardian indicates a need for further teaching? - ANSWER ✔ I will
give my newborn a bath once daily."
2. The nurse should reinforce with the guardian to avoid giving the newborn a
daily bath because it can damage the integrity of the newborn's skin.
3. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 8 weeks of gestation
and has chlamydia. Which of the following statements should the nurse
include? - ANSWER ✔ "After treatment, you will need another test in 3
weeks and again between 35 and 37 weeks."
4. The nurse should reinforce with the client that they will need to be retested
for chlamydia 3 weeks after completing the prescribed regimen and again
between 35 and 37 weeks of gestation. Most clients who have chlamydia are
asymptomatic. Therefore, clients should be retested to identify potential
reinfection, which would allow for additional treatment and decrease the risk
for harm to the fetus during delivery.
5. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who plans to use a modified-
paced breathing technique to relieve labor pain. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER ✔
"Begin and end modified-breathing with a deep cleansing breath.
,6. The nurse should instruct the client that all breathing patterns begin with a
deep, relaxing, cleansing breath to "greet the contraction" and end with an
exhaled deep breath to "blow the contraction away." Deep breaths ensure
sufficient oxygenation for both the client and fetus.
7. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of four newborns. Which of the
following laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider? -
ANSWER ✔ Hgb 10 g/dL
8. A hemoglobin level of 10 g/dL is below the expected reference range of 14
to 24 g/dL for a newborn. The nurse should report this finding to the
provider.
9. A nurse is collecting data from an antepartum client who reports taking
ferrous sulfate twice per day for the past month. The nurse should notify the
provider of which of the following findings? - ANSWER ✔ Diarrhea
10.The nurse should report diarrhea to the provider because it is a potential
adverse effect of the medication. Diarrhea can lead to dehydration, which
can cause preterm labor. This finding should be reported to the provider.
11.A nurse is assisting with collecting data from a newborn who is 4 hr old.
Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the
provider? - ANSWER ✔ Generalized petechiae
12.When using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse
determines that the priority finding is generalized petechiae. This finding is a
potential indication of a severe infection or a clotting factor deficiency and
should be immediately reported to the provider.
13.A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse report to the
provider as potentially indicating a complication of pregnancy? - ANSWER
✔ Frequent headaches
,14.Manifestations such as frequent headaches, visual disturbances, swelling of
the face or fingers, and epigastric pain are manifestations of preeclampsia or
hypertensive conditions during pregnancy. The nurse should identify
frequent headaches as a potential complication of pregnancy and report this
manifestation to the provider.
15.A nurse is collecting data from an antepartum client who reports taking
ferrous sulfate twice per day for the past month. The nurse should notify the
provider of which of the following findings? - ANSWER ✔ Diarrhea
16.A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 24 hr postpartum. Which of
the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? -
ANSWER ✔ Saturated perineal pad within 15 minutes
17.A nurse is collecting data from a newborn who is 6 hr old. Which of the
following manifestations should the nurse expect? - ANSWER ✔
Overlapping cranial sutures, periodic breathing, rust-stained urine
18.A nurse is reinforcing teaching about daily fetal movement count with a
client who is at 34 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER ✔ "I will
notify my provider if I do not feel my baby move for 12 hours."
19.A nurse is collecting data from a newborn whose mother tested positive for
cocaine use. Which of the following newborn withdrawl manifestations
should the nurse expect? - ANSWER ✔ Excessive sucking
20.A nurse is contriburing to the plan of care for a client who plans to formula
feed heir newborn. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
recommend to include? - ANSWER ✔ Dilute concentrated formula with
equal parts water.
21.A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation
about a transvaginal ultrasound. Which of the following client statements
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER ✔ "I might feel
some pressure when the probe is moved during the ultrasound."
22.A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who has a BP of
156/102 mm Hg and is at 36 weeks of gestations. Which of the following
, labatory values should the nurse report to the provider? - ANSWER ✔
Platelet count 100,000/mm3
23.A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postpartum and has a their-degree
perineal laceration. Which of the following actions should the nurse
perform? - ANSWER ✔ Apply an ice pack to the client's perineum, plave
witch hazel pads on the client's perineum, encourage the client to use a
squeeze bottle to cleanse the perineum with each void.
24.late decelerations interventions - ANSWER ✔ NURSING
INTERVENTIONS●Place client in side-lying position.●Insert an IV
catheter if not in place, and increase rate of IV fluid
administration.●Discontinue oxytocin if being infused.●Administer oxygen
by mask at 8 to 10 L/min via nonrebreather face mask.●Elevate the clients
legs●Notify the provider.●Prepare for an assisted vaginal birth or cesarean
birth
25.car seat safety - ANSWER ✔ Use an approved rear-facing car seat in the
back seat, preferably in the middle (away from air bags and side impact), to
transport the newborn. Keep infants in rear-facing car seats until age 2 or
until the child reaches the maximum height and weight for the seat
26.obtaining blood sample via heel stick - ANSWER ✔ Heel stick blood
samples are obtained by the nurse, who dons clean gloves.●Warm the
newborn's heel first to increase circulation.●Cleanse the area with an
appropriate antiseptic, and allow for drying.●A spring-activated lancet is
used so that the skin incision is made quickly and painlessly.●The outer
aspect of the heel should be used, and the lancet should go no deeper than
2.4 mm to prevent necrotizing osteochondritis resulting from penetration of
bone with the lancet.●Follow facility protocol for specimen collection,
equipment to be used, and labeling of specimens.●Apply pressure with dry
gauze (do not use alcohol because it will cause bleeding to continue) until
bleeding stops, and cover with an adhesive bandage.●Cuddle and comfort
the newborn when the procedure is completed to reassure the newborn and
promote feelings of safety.
27.interventions for mastitis - ANSWER ✔ MastitisProvide the client with
education regarding breast hygiene to prevent and manage mastitis.●Instruct
the client to thoroughly wash hands prior to breastfeeding.●Instruct the
