PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a newborn who has respiratory distress. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: In cases of respiratory distress, the nurse should first suction the newborn's airway to clear any obstructions. This is a non-invasive procedure that can quickly improve breathing.

Question 2 of 5

Prior to an amniocentesis, what action by the client will need to be completed?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Before an amniocentesis, the client should empty her bladder to reduce the risk of bladder puncture during the procedure. This is especially important in early pregnancy.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin to augment labor. The nurse notes recurrent variable decelerations of the FHR. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The first action should be to discontinue the infusion of oxytocin, as it can contribute to uterine hyperstimulation and fetal distress. This allows for immediate assessment and management of the fetal heart rate.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and is scheduled for a nonstress test. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to make?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The nurse should inform the client that the nonstress test typically takes about 30 minutes and is used to assess fetal well-being by monitoring fetal heart rate in response to movements.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 1 hour old and has a respiratory rate of 50 breaths per minute with periods of apnea lasting up to 10 seconds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A respiratory rate of 50 breaths per minute with occasional periods of apnea lasting less than 15 seconds is normal for a newborn. The nurse should continue routine monitoring unless the apneic periods become prolonged or the newborn shows signs of respiratory distress.

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