PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a newborn who is 24 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A bilirubin level of 4 mg/dL is elevated for a newborn and requires monitoring and potential intervention to prevent complications such as jaundice and kernicterus.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse on a postpartum unit is receiving change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The client saturating a perineal pad every hour may be experiencing postpartum hemorrhage, which is a medical emergency requiring immediate assessment and intervention.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing preterm labor and has a new prescription for terbutaline. Which of the following findings is a contraindication for administration of this medication?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Terbutaline is contraindicated in clients with heart disease due to the risk of tachycardia and other cardiac complications associated with beta-agonists.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a newborn who is 24 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A bilirubin level of 4 mg/dL is elevated for a newborn and requires monitoring and potential intervention to prevent complications such as jaundice and kernicterus.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is performing a newborn assessment and notes a soft, swollen area on the newborn's scalp that does not cross the suture line. Which of the following should the nurse document?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A cephalohematoma is a collection of blood between the periosteum and the skull that does not cross the suture line. It results from trauma during birth and typically resolves on its own.

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