PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: If routine suctioning with a bulb syringe is ineffective, the next step is to use mechanical suction. This ensures that any obstruction in the airway is cleared. If the newborn's condition does not improve, chest compressions or further interventions may be needed.

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: D

Rationale: If the baby is Rh positive and the mother is Rh negative, the mother may develop antibodies against the baby's blood. RhoGAM is administered to prevent the mother's immune system from becoming sensitized to Rh-positive blood.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Repositioning the newborn every 2 to 3 hours during phototherapy is important to expose all areas of the skin to light and facilitate the breakdown of bilirubin.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding in a client with a history of cocaine use suggest abruptio placentae, where the placenta detaches from the uterus prematurely, posing serious risks to both mother and fetus.