ATI NURSING TESTBANK 2024 (POSTPARTUM AMD NEWBORN CARE)QUESTIONS AND FULLY EXAPLAINED ANSWERS WITH IMAGES

The nurse is conducting a prenatal class explaining the various activities that will occur within the first few hours after birth. The nurse determines the session is successful when the couples correctly choose which reason for the use of an antibiotic ointment. A Prevent infection of the umbilical cord B Prevent infection of the eyes from vaginal bacteria C Protect tear ducts from vaginal bacteria D Protect the urethra from fecal material ________________________________________ Correct Answer: B Prevent infection of the eyes from vaginal bacteria. This is because some newborns can be exposed to bacteria such as gonorrhea or chlamydia during delivery, which can cause a serious eye infection called gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum (GON). Applying an antibiotic ointment such as erythromycin or ilotycin can prevent GON and other less severe eye infections by killing the bacteria. Choice A is not correct because the umbilical cord does not need antibiotic ointment to prevent infection. It should be kept clean and dry until it falls off naturally. Choice C is not correct because the tear ducts are not affected by vaginal bacteria. They are small tubes that drain tears from the eyes to the nose. Choice D is not correct because the urethra is not a common site of infection for newborns. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who saturates a perineal pad in 10 minutes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A Administer oxytocin. B Observe for pooling of blood under the buttocks. C Check the client's blood pressure.