Current Issues in Maternal-Newborn Nursing

ATI RN · Current Issues in Maternal-Newborn Nursing

Question 1 of 26

A nurse is working in the area of labor and birth. Her assignment is to take care of a gravida 1 para 0 woman who presents in early labor at term. Vaginal exam reflects the following: 2 cm, cervix posterior, â€“1 station, and vertex with membranes intact. The patient asks the nurse if she can break her water so that her labor can go faster. The nurse's response, based on the ethical principle of nonmaleficence, is which of the following?

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Question 2 of 26

In some Middle Eastern and African cultures, female genital mutilation (female cutting) is a prerequisite for marriage. Women who now live in North America need care from nurses who are knowledgeable about the procedure and comfortable with the abnormal appearance of their genitalia. When caring for this patient, the nurse can formulate a diagnosis with the understanding that the patient may be at risk for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 3 of 26

A nurse is caring for a patient who has HSV and is pregnant. The patient is concerned about the fetus. What medication is safest to take?

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Question 4 of 26

Which issue is a major concern among members of lower socioeconomic groups?

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Question 5 of 26

Which statement best describes the advantage of a labor, birth, recovery, and postpartum (LDRP) room?

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Question 6 of 26

The nurse is providing postoperative care to a patient who underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy 12 hours ago. Which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions? Select all that apply.

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Question 7 of 26

The nurse is teaching a parenting class to new parents. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching session about the characteristics of a healthy family?

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Question 8 of 26

A nurse is admitting a patient to the labor and birth unit in early labor that was sent to the facility following a checkup with her health care provider in the office. The patient is a gravida 1, para 0, and is at term. No health issues are discerned from the initial assessment, and the nurse prepares to initiate physician orders based on standard procedures. Which action by the nurse manager is warranted in this situation?

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Question 9 of 26

The nurse is preparing to teach the community about risk factors for the second most common cancer of the female reproductive system. Which of the following groups of women are at higher risk for this cancer? Select all that apply.

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Question 10 of 26

Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as a priority for a patient in active labor?

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Question 11 of 26

A 48-year-old female patient presents to the OB/GYN clinic for her annual examination. She states that she has had the following symptoms: mood swings, irregular menstrual cycles, forgetfulness, food cravings, and a decrease in libido. Which of the following does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

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Question 12 of 26

What assessment finding suggests that a patient may have fibrocystic breast changes?

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Question 13 of 26

Which of the following statements highlights the nurse's role as a researcher?

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Question 14 of 26

Which patient will most likely seek prenatal care?

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Question 15 of 26

The nurse is providing care to a 35-year-old female patient who complains of low back pain, pain with defecation, pelvic pressure, and premenstrual spotting. The health care provider has prescribed the hormonal therapy Lupron for this condition. What is the goal of this prescription?

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Question 16 of 26

A nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who asks when she should be tested for GBS. What does the nurse tell the patient?

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Question 17 of 26

Which goal is most appropriate for the collaborative problem of wound infection?

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Question 18 of 26

What medication would the nurse include when teaching a patient about aromatase inhibitors?

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Question 19 of 26

When reviewing a new patient's birth plan, the nurse notices that the patient will be bringing a doula to the hospital during labor. What does the nurse think that this means?

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Question 20 of 26

The nurse is planning a teaching session for staff on ethical theories. Which situation best reflects the Deontologic theory?

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Question 21 of 26

A college-aged female patient states that she understands the risk of sexual assault with overdrinking. She asks the nurse what health risks are associated with excessive alcohol intake for her age. What diseases or conditions should the nurse include in her response? Select all that apply

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Question 22 of 26

The nurse is providing care to a 72-year-old female patient. While providing care, the nurse instructs the patient to slowly rise from a sitting or prone position. What is the pathophysiological reason for this instruction?

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Question 23 of 26

The telephone triage nurse receives a call from a patient who is 5 days postoperative total abdominal hysterectomy. The patient states that her pain is not relieved with the medications and that she has noticed blood in her urine. The nurse instructs the patient to report immediately to the emergency department. What does the nurse suspect as the surgical complication?

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Question 24 of 26

The nurse is formulating a nursing care plan for a postpartum patient. Which actions by the nurse indicate use of critical thinking skills when formulating the care plan? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 25 of 26

A patient arrives to the clinic 2 hours late for her prenatal appointment. This is the third time she has been late. What is the nurse's best action in response to this patient's tardiness?

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Question 26 of 26

What information would the nurse include when teaching a patient about core needle biopsy?

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