PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Ampicillin is the recommended antibiotic for treating group B streptococcus infections in pregnant women during labor to prevent neonatal infection.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Blurred vision can be an indicator of serious conditions such as preeclampsia, which involves hypertension and can lead to significant maternal and fetal complications.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Naegele's rule is a standard way of calculating an estimated delivery date (EDD). It involves subtracting three months from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP), adding seven days, and then adding one year. In this case, subtracting three months from May 4th, 2013, gives February 4th. Adding seven days results in a due date of February 11th, 2014.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Pruritus is a common adverse effect of epidural anesthesia, often due to the opioids administered with the epidural. This can cause significant discomfort and may require treatment.

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.