Maternal Newborn ATI questions with correct answers

A nurse is caring for a newborn. The nurse should obtain informed consent before taking which of the following actions? a) administering erythromycin ophthalmic ointment b) conducting a newborn hearing screening c) giving the hepatitis B vaccine d) screening for critical congenital heart disease Correct Answer - c) giving the hepatitis B vaccine A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is in the second trimester of pregnancy. The client states, "I've gotten used to the idea of this pregnancy. It will be fun to have a little baby around the house." Which of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse. a) "Babies are not fun. They're a lot of work" b) "I'm so glad to see you're happy about the baby" c) "How are your parents reacting to the pregnancy?" d) "Tell me how you think your life will be after the baby is born" Correct Answer - d) "Tell me how you think your life will be after the baby is born" A postpartum nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hours postpartum and has a painful third-degree perineal laceration. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? a) prepare to initiate a warm water sitz bath for the client's perineum b) encourage the client to sit on a soft pillow c) apply cold ice packs to the client's perineum d) administer an acetaminophen suppository rectally Correct Answer - c) apply cold ice packs to the client's perineum