ATI RN
RN ATI Maternal Newborn 2023 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to applying an external transducer for fetal monitoring?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Perform Leopold maneuvers. Prior to applying an external transducer for fetal monitoring, the nurse should perform Leopold maneuvers to assess the fetal position, presentation, lie, and engagement. This helps in determining the optimal placement of the transducer for accurate monitoring of the fetal heart rate. It allows the nurse to locate the fetal back and position the transducer over the fetal heart for the best signal quality.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect:
A: Determining progression of dilatation and effacement is not necessary before applying the external transducer.
C: Completing a sterile speculum exam is not needed for fetal monitoring.
D: Preparing a Nitrazine paper test is unrelated to applying an external transducer.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on an antepartum unit is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. The client at 34 weeks with epigastric pain is the priority as it could indicate preeclampsia, a serious condition requiring immediate attention to prevent harm to both the mother and the baby. Epigastric pain can be a sign of liver involvement in preeclampsia. Gestational diabetes (choice
A) with slightly elevated blood glucose levels can be managed and monitored. Low hemoglobin levels at 28 weeks (choice
C) may require treatment but are not as urgent as potential preeclampsia. Urinary symptoms at 39 weeks (choice
D) could be indicative of a urinary tract infection, which is important but not as urgent as suspected preeclampsia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn following a circumcision. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the newborn is experiencing pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Chin quivering. Pain assessment in newborns can be challenging due to their limited ability to communicate. Chin quivering is a common behavioral indicator of pain in newborns. It is a subtle sign of distress and discomfort. Other choices such as decreased heart rate (
A), pinpoint pupils (
C), and slowed respirations (
D) are not reliable indicators of pain in newborns. Decreased heart rate can indicate relaxation, pinpoint pupils are more indicative of opioid use, and slowed respirations might be a sign of sleepiness or relaxation rather than pain.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing a routine assessment on a client who is at 18 weeks of gestation. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: FHR 152/min. At 18 weeks gestation, the fetal heart rate (FHR) should be around 140-160 bpm, making a rate of 152/min within the expected range. This indicates normal fetal cardiac activity and development.
A: Deep tendon reflexes are not typically assessed during routine prenatal visits and are not related to gestational age.
B: Fundal height at 18 weeks should be around the level of the umbilicus, which is closer to 20 cm, not 14 cm.
C: Blood pressure of 142/94 mm Hg is elevated and indicates hypertension, which is not expected at 18 weeks gestation.
E, F, G: No other options provided.
Question 5 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: The correct action for the nurse to take first is to determine respiratory function (
Choice
A). This is crucial as an unresponsive client may have compromised breathing which can lead to serious consequences such as hypoxia or respiratory arrest. Assessing respiratory function will help the nurse identify any immediate life-threatening issues and initiate appropriate interventions. Increasing IV fluid rate (
Choice
B) may be important later but is not the priority in this situation. Accessing emergency medications (
Choice
C) and collecting a maternal blood sample (
Choice
D) can also be important but do not address the immediate need to ensure adequate oxygenation. By prioritizing respiratory function assessment, the nurse can quickly address the most critical aspect of the client's care.