PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Eclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by seizures. Hyperreflexia is often a precursor to eclampsia, and assessing for it can help predict and manage the condition before seizures occur.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Magnesium sulfate can depress the central nervous system, leading to respiratory depression. A respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute is below the normal range and requires immediate intervention.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The nurse should instruct the parents to wash the penis gently with soap and water daily, but to avoid retracting the foreskin forcefully as it can cause pain and injury.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Yellow-tinged skin (jaundice) in a newborn can indicate hyperbilirubinemia. The priority action is to assess the infant's bilirubin levels to determine the severity of the jaundice and the need for further interventions, such as phototherapy.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Raloxiphine (Evista) is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used primarily to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It helps to maintain bone density and reduce the risk of fractures by mimicking the effects of estrogen on bone tissue. It is not indicated for the treatment of migraines, hypertension, or heart disease.