ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who becomes unresponsive upon delivery of the placenta. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Determining respiratory function is the first priority in an unresponsive client to ensure that the airway is patent and the client is breathing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperemesis gravidarum and is receiving IV fluid replacement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A urine output of 280 mL within 8 hours is low and may indicate dehydration, which is a concern in a client with hyperemesis gravidarum.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing four newborns. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A newborn who has not passed a meconium stool by 32 hours of age may have an obstruction or other gastrointestinal issue that requires further evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has pregestational type 1 diabetes mellitus about management during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Continuing to take insulin as prescribed, even when experiencing nausea and vomiting, is essential for maintaining blood glucose control during pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following an amniocentesis at 18 weeks of gestation. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a potential complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leakage of fluid from the vagina after an amniocentesis may indicate rupture of the amniotic membranes, which is a potential complication that requires immediate medical attention.