ATI RN Maternal Newborn Final Exam
Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
1. A nurse is caring for a client who desires an intrauterine device (IUD) for
contraception. Which of the following findings is a contraindication for the use of
this device?
ANS Mennorhagia
2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client with a client who is pregnant.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
ANS "You should use floride-based toothpaste to prevent dental caries."
3. A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is pregnant and is Rh-
negative. In which of the following situations should the nurse administer Rh(D)
immune globulin?
ANS At 28 weeks of gestation
4. A nurse is caring for a newborn who was born to a client who was a narcotic use
disorder. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse identify as a
contraindication for the care of the newborn?
ANS Frequent stimulation
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, 5. A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is at 35 weeks of
gestation. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse obtain?
ANS - Group B Streptococcus B-hemolytic culture
6. A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a newborn who requires pho-
totherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
ANS Ensure the newborn's eyes are closed before applying the eye shield
7. A nurse is caring or a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and has a pre-
scription for terbutaline for preterm labor. Which of the following statements by
the client is the nurse's priority?
ANS "My heart feels as if it is racing."
8. A nurse is assisting with caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and
has pre-eclampsia. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the priority?
ANS Nonreactive nonstress test
9. A nurse is caring for a newborn who was irregular respirations of 52/min with
several periods of apnea lasting approximately 5 seconds. The newborn is pink with
acrocyanosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
ANS Continue to routinely monitor the newborn
10. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postpartum and breast-
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Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
1. A nurse is caring for a client who desires an intrauterine device (IUD) for
contraception. Which of the following findings is a contraindication for the use of
this device?
ANS Mennorhagia
2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client with a client who is pregnant.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
ANS "You should use floride-based toothpaste to prevent dental caries."
3. A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is pregnant and is Rh-
negative. In which of the following situations should the nurse administer Rh(D)
immune globulin?
ANS At 28 weeks of gestation
4. A nurse is caring for a newborn who was born to a client who was a narcotic use
disorder. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse identify as a
contraindication for the care of the newborn?
ANS Frequent stimulation
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, 5. A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is at 35 weeks of
gestation. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse obtain?
ANS - Group B Streptococcus B-hemolytic culture
6. A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a newborn who requires pho-
totherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
ANS Ensure the newborn's eyes are closed before applying the eye shield
7. A nurse is caring or a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and has a pre-
scription for terbutaline for preterm labor. Which of the following statements by
the client is the nurse's priority?
ANS "My heart feels as if it is racing."
8. A nurse is assisting with caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and
has pre-eclampsia. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the priority?
ANS Nonreactive nonstress test
9. A nurse is caring for a newborn who was irregular respirations of 52/min with
several periods of apnea lasting approximately 5 seconds. The newborn is pink with
acrocyanosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
ANS Continue to routinely monitor the newborn
10. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postpartum and breast-
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