ATI LPN
PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parent of a newborn about car seat safety. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The car seat should remain rear-facing until at least 2 years old to ensure maximum safety in the event of a collision. This position helps protect the infant's head, neck, and spine.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?
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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the third trimester of pregnancy and has gestational diabetes. Which of the following complications is the fetus at risk for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gestational diabetes can result in fetal macrosomia, a condition where the baby grows larger than normal due to excess glucose in the mother's blood. This increases the risk of complications during delivery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the parents of a newborn. Which of the following statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaving a baby's diaper off to prevent diaper rash is not recommended because it increases the risk of infection. Proper diaper hygiene and frequent diaper changes are more effective in preventing diaper rash.
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