ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a placenta previa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spotting is a common symptom of placenta previa due to the abnormal positioning of the placenta over the cervix.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assess fetal heart tones for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 12 weeks of gestation, the fetal heart rate is best assessed by placing the ultrasound stethoscope above the symphysis pubis, where the uterus is located.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and notes the FHR baseline has been 100/min for the past 15 min. The nurse should identify which of the following conditions as a possible cause of fetal bradycardia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fetal anemia can lead to bradycardia due to reduced oxygen delivery to the fetal heart.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 14 weeks of gestation about findings to report to the provider. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swelling of the face can be a sign of preeclampsia, a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure the temperature of an infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Axillary temperature measurement is safe and non-invasive for infants.