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ATI Maternal Newborn final EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
nurse is planning care for a requires Ensure the newborns eyes are closed before applying the eye
phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. Which shield - Overexposure to the lights during treatment can
of the following actions should the nurse cause damage to the newborn's corneas. Therefore, the nurse
include inthe plan of care should gently close the newborn's eyes prior to applying the
eye shield.
A nurse is caring for a client at 34 weeks "My heart feels as if it is racing." - the nurse should assess the
gestation and has a prescription for client's heart rate. The primary action of terbutaline is to cause
terbutaline for preterm labor. Which of the bronchodilation and relax smooth muscles. However, an
following statements by the patient is the adverse effect is tachycardia. If the pulse is greater than
priority? 130/min, the terbutaline needs to be held until the provider is
notified. The nurse might also need to use Maslow's hierarchy
of needs, the ABC priority-setting framework, or nursing
knowledge to identify which finding is the most urgent.
A nurse is planning care for a client who is At 28 weeks of gestation - The nurse should administer Rh(D)
pregnant and is Rh-negative. In which of the Immune Globulin to a client who is pregnant and has Rh-
following situations should the nurse negative blood at 28 weeks of gestation. Rh(D) Immune
administer Rh(D) Immune Globulin? Globulin consists of passive antibodies against the Rh factor,
which will destroy any fetal RBCs in the maternal circulation
and block maternal antibody production.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 39 Check the cervix prior to analgesic administration. - Prior to
weeks of gestation and is in active labor. administering an analgesic during active labor, the nurse must
Which of the following actions should the know how many centimeters the cervix is dilated. If
nurse include in the plan of care? administered too close to the time of delivery, the analgesic
could cause respiratory depression in the newborn.
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A nurse is planning care for a client who is at Group B streptococcus Beta-hemolytic (GBS) - The nurse
35 weeks of gestation. Which of the should obtain a vaginal/anal group B streptococcus ß-
following lab tests should the nurse obtain? hemolytic (GBS) culture at 35 to 37 weeks of gestation to
screen for infection. Prophylactic antibiotics should be given
during labor to the client who is positive for GBS.
A nurse is caring for a newborn whose Respiratory depression - Magnesium sulfate can cause
mother received magnesium sulfate to treat respiratory and neuromuscular depression in the newborn.
preterm labor. Which of the following The nurse should monitor the newborn for clinical
clinical manifestations is the newborn manifestations of respiratory depression.
indicates toxicity due to the magnesium
sulfate therapy?
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor hypotension - Maternal hypotension is an adverse effect of
and has an epidural for pain relief. Which of epidural anesthesia. The nurse should administer an IV fluid
the following is a complication from the bolus prior to the placement of epidural anesthesia in order to
epidural block? decrease the likelihood of this complication.
A nurse is caring for a client who has "You and your partner need to take the medication and use a
trichomoniasis and a prescription for condom during intercourse until cultures are negative." -
metronidazole. Which of the following Trichomonas vaginalis is the organism that causes the sexually
instructions should the nurse provide to the transmitted infection trichomoniasis. Both men and women
client about the treatment plan? can be infected with trichomoniasis. Clinical findings include
yellowish to greenish, frothy, mucopurulent, copious
discharge with an unpleasant odor, as well as itching, burning,
or redness of the vulva and vagina. Trichomoniasis can be
treated easily with metronidazole. However, for the treatment
to work, it is important to make sure both sexual partners
receive treatment to prevent reinfection. Instruct the client to
use condoms during sexual intercourse while being treated.
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a A weight gain of 25 - 35 lbs is good - A weight gain of 25 to
client who is within the recommended 35 lb is associated with good fetal outcome. A gain of 4 lb in
guideline for weight. The client asks the the first trimester and 12 lb each for the second and third
nurse how much weight is safe for her to trimester is recommended.
gain during her pregnancy. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a Block effects of narcotics on the CNS- By blocking the effects
prescription for naloxone. Which of the of narcotics on the CNS, naloxone prevents CNS and
following is the intended action of the med respiratory depression in the newborn following delivery.
in relation to the CNS?
A nurse is discussing diaphragm use with a I should replace my diaphragm every 2 years - The diaphragm
client. Which of the following statements by is a flexible rubber cup that is filled with spermicide and is
client indicates an understanding of the inserted over the cervix prior to intercourse. The diaphragm is
teaching? a prescribed device fitted by the provider. It should be
replaced every 2 years.
A nurse is teaching a client about a I should press the button on the handheld marker when my
nonstress test. Which of the following baby moves - The purpose of the test is to assess fetal well-
statements by the client indicates an being. The client should press the button on the handheld
understanding of the teaching? marker when she feels fetal movement.
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ATI Maternal Newborn final EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
nurse is planning care for a requires Ensure the newborns eyes are closed before applying the eye
phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. Which shield - Overexposure to the lights during treatment can
of the following actions should the nurse cause damage to the newborn's corneas. Therefore, the nurse
include inthe plan of care should gently close the newborn's eyes prior to applying the
eye shield.
A nurse is caring for a client at 34 weeks "My heart feels as if it is racing." - the nurse should assess the
gestation and has a prescription for client's heart rate. The primary action of terbutaline is to cause
terbutaline for preterm labor. Which of the bronchodilation and relax smooth muscles. However, an
following statements by the patient is the adverse effect is tachycardia. If the pulse is greater than
priority? 130/min, the terbutaline needs to be held until the provider is
notified. The nurse might also need to use Maslow's hierarchy
of needs, the ABC priority-setting framework, or nursing
knowledge to identify which finding is the most urgent.
A nurse is planning care for a client who is At 28 weeks of gestation - The nurse should administer Rh(D)
pregnant and is Rh-negative. In which of the Immune Globulin to a client who is pregnant and has Rh-
following situations should the nurse negative blood at 28 weeks of gestation. Rh(D) Immune
administer Rh(D) Immune Globulin? Globulin consists of passive antibodies against the Rh factor,
which will destroy any fetal RBCs in the maternal circulation
and block maternal antibody production.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 39 Check the cervix prior to analgesic administration. - Prior to
weeks of gestation and is in active labor. administering an analgesic during active labor, the nurse must
Which of the following actions should the know how many centimeters the cervix is dilated. If
nurse include in the plan of care? administered too close to the time of delivery, the analgesic
could cause respiratory depression in the newborn.
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A nurse is planning care for a client who is at Group B streptococcus Beta-hemolytic (GBS) - The nurse
35 weeks of gestation. Which of the should obtain a vaginal/anal group B streptococcus ß-
following lab tests should the nurse obtain? hemolytic (GBS) culture at 35 to 37 weeks of gestation to
screen for infection. Prophylactic antibiotics should be given
during labor to the client who is positive for GBS.
A nurse is caring for a newborn whose Respiratory depression - Magnesium sulfate can cause
mother received magnesium sulfate to treat respiratory and neuromuscular depression in the newborn.
preterm labor. Which of the following The nurse should monitor the newborn for clinical
clinical manifestations is the newborn manifestations of respiratory depression.
indicates toxicity due to the magnesium
sulfate therapy?
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor hypotension - Maternal hypotension is an adverse effect of
and has an epidural for pain relief. Which of epidural anesthesia. The nurse should administer an IV fluid
the following is a complication from the bolus prior to the placement of epidural anesthesia in order to
epidural block? decrease the likelihood of this complication.
A nurse is caring for a client who has "You and your partner need to take the medication and use a
trichomoniasis and a prescription for condom during intercourse until cultures are negative." -
metronidazole. Which of the following Trichomonas vaginalis is the organism that causes the sexually
instructions should the nurse provide to the transmitted infection trichomoniasis. Both men and women
client about the treatment plan? can be infected with trichomoniasis. Clinical findings include
yellowish to greenish, frothy, mucopurulent, copious
discharge with an unpleasant odor, as well as itching, burning,
or redness of the vulva and vagina. Trichomoniasis can be
treated easily with metronidazole. However, for the treatment
to work, it is important to make sure both sexual partners
receive treatment to prevent reinfection. Instruct the client to
use condoms during sexual intercourse while being treated.
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a A weight gain of 25 - 35 lbs is good - A weight gain of 25 to
client who is within the recommended 35 lb is associated with good fetal outcome. A gain of 4 lb in
guideline for weight. The client asks the the first trimester and 12 lb each for the second and third
nurse how much weight is safe for her to trimester is recommended.
gain during her pregnancy. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a Block effects of narcotics on the CNS- By blocking the effects
prescription for naloxone. Which of the of narcotics on the CNS, naloxone prevents CNS and
following is the intended action of the med respiratory depression in the newborn following delivery.
in relation to the CNS?
A nurse is discussing diaphragm use with a I should replace my diaphragm every 2 years - The diaphragm
client. Which of the following statements by is a flexible rubber cup that is filled with spermicide and is
client indicates an understanding of the inserted over the cervix prior to intercourse. The diaphragm is
teaching? a prescribed device fitted by the provider. It should be
replaced every 2 years.
A nurse is teaching a client about a I should press the button on the handheld marker when my
nonstress test. Which of the following baby moves - The purpose of the test is to assess fetal well-
statements by the client indicates an being. The client should press the button on the handheld
understanding of the teaching? marker when she feels fetal movement.
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