ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: Epigastric pain in a pregnant client can be a sign of preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome, both of which are serious conditions that require immediate medical attention.
Question 2 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: Chin quivering is a sign of pain in newborns and should be addressed with appropriate pain management interventions.
Question 3 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: A fetal heart rate (FHR) of 152/min is within the normal range of 110 to 160 beats per minute for a fetus at 18 weeks of gestation.
Question 4 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 5 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.