Practice Question
A nurse is planning the discharge of a postpartum client and their newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the teaching about preventing heat loss in a newborn has been effective?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"If the baby seems cold, I can place them to skin-to-skin."
Rationale:
♦ Skin-to-skin contact is a proven method to maintain neonatal temperature.
♦ It reduces heat loss by conduction and promotes bonding and breastfeeding.
♦ It utilizes maternal body heat to stabilize the newborn’s temperature.
♦ Teaching this empowers parents in thermoregulation support.
♦ It aligns with WHO and AAP neonatal care guidelines.
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A nurse is teaching a prenatal class. and a learner asks the nurse to explain what happens during a prolapsed umbilical cord. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Answer Choices:
A. "An occult prolapsed cord occurs when the umbilical cord is wrapped around the fetal neck."
B. "A compound prolapsed cord occurs when the cord is felt through the cervix inside the intact amniotic sac."
C. "An occult cord prolapse occurs when the umbilical cord is hidden within the vagina."
D. '"An overt prolapsed cord occurs when the umbilical cord comes through the cervix ahead of the presenting part."
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a postpartum client. Which of the following information should the nurse include for the client experiencing constipation
Answer Choices:
A. Avoid fiber-rich foods, as they can worsen constipation.
B. Stay hydrated throughout the day.
C. Daily enemas are needed to relieve constipation.
D. Laxatives are contraindicated for postpartum clients.
A nurse is assessing a newborn 1 hr after birth. Which of the following respiratory rates is within the expected reference range for a newborn?
Answer Choices:
A. 48/min
B. 22/min
C. 100/min
D. 110fmin
A nurse in a provider's office is speaking on the phone with a postpartum client who reports pain around their chest. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer Choices:
A. Recommend over-the-counter antacids, as heartburn is common in postpartum clients.
B. Inquire about the client's most recent meal and whether it was spicy. greasy, or larger than usual.
C. Investigate by asking the client about pain location, level, and onset.
D. Assess for a history of anxiety, as it can have somatic manifestations.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postpartum and observes a large amount lochia rubra and several small clots on the client's perineal pad. The fundus is midline and firm at the umbilicus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Answer Choices:
A. Notify the client's provider.
B. Increase the frequency of fundal massage.
C. Document the findings and continue to monitor the client.
D. Encourage the client to empty her bladder.
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Custom Exam(s)
- Answer Choices: 4
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