ATI Maternal Mother Practice A Study Set
Complete Study Guide - Qs & As
What does a Aminocentesis do? ✔️Ans - Is used to determine the lung
maturity, detect congenital anomalies and diagnose fetal hemolytic disease
What is the purpose of a Cordocentesis? ✔️Ans - used to identify fetal blood
type and RBS when there is a risk of isoimmune hemolytic anemia
What test is used to determine the amount of fetal blood in the maternal
circulation when there is a risk for Rh-isoimmunization? ✔️Ans - Kleihauer-
Betke test
A nurse is assessing a newborn who was born at 26 weeks gestation. Using the
New Ballard Score which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. minimal arm recoil
B. Popliteal angle of 90 degrees
C. Creases over the entire foot
D. Raised aureoles with 3 to 4 mm buds ✔️Ans - A. Minimal arm recoil
Nurse should expect a new born who is born 26 weeks gestation to have
decreased muscle tone, or minimal arm recoil.
When a nurse is assessing a baby boy who just had a circumcision what is a
finding the nurse can identify as an indication that the new born is
experiencing pain? ✔️Ans - Behavioral responses to newborns pain include
facial expressions
-Chin quivering
-Grimacing
-furrowing of the brow
A mother who too a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) during
pregnancy, which manifestation should the nurse identify as an indication of
withdrawal in the newborn from the SSRI?
-Large for gestational age
-Hyperglycemia
-Bradypena
-Vomiting ✔️Ans - Vomiting
fetal exposure to SSRI the following manifestations are expected:
How long do the manifestations of withdrawal in newborns from SSRI
typically last? ✔️Ans - These manifestations typically last 2 DAYS
A baby who is undergoing phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia what should
the nurse include in the plan?
A. Feed the newborn 1 oz of water every 4 hours
B. Apply lotion to the newborns skin
C. Remove all clothing from the newborn except the diaper
D. Discontinue if baby develops a rash ✔️Ans - C. Remove all clothing from
the new born except the diaper
Nurse should remove all clothing except the diaper while under phototherapy.
Maximum skin exposure to the UV light is needed to breakdown excess
bilirubin.
Why would a nurse perform a Leopold Maneuver? ✔️Ans - This is done to
assess the position of the fetus to best determine the optimal placement for
external fetal monitoring transducer.
What test is done to assess the components of vaginal fluid to determine if the
membranes have ruptured? ✔️Ans - Nitrazine Paper Test
What is the purpose of an intrauterine catheter? ✔️Ans - The insertion of this
catheter is necessary to determine uterine contraction intensity, which will
identify wether or not the contractions are adequate for progression of labor
Do pain medications help with the uterine contractions ? ✔️Ans - NO
Administering IV pain medication can decrease the intensity of uterine
contractions
A nurse on a Postpartum unit is caring for a client who is experiencing
Hypovolemic shock. After notifying the provider, which of the following
actions should the nurse take next?
A. Insert a indwelling catheter
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