ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A client who gave birth 2 hr ago. The nurse notes that the client's blood pressure is 60/50 mm Hg.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth 2 hr ago. The nurse notes that the client's blood pressure is 60/50 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Evaluating uterine firmness identifies atony, the likely cause of postpartum hemorrhage causing hypotension, guiding immediate intervention.
Extract:
A client.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol 50 mg PO daily to a client. The amount available is atenolol 100 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: 50 mg divided by 100 mg/tablet equals 0.5 tablets, rounded to the nearest tenth for administration.
Extract:
A premature infant with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) receives artificial surfactant.
Question 3 of 5
How does the nurse explain surfactant therapy to the parents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Surfactant reduces alveolar surface tension, enhancing oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange. It's not for infections, primarily apnea, or sedation.
Extract:
A mother immediately following a stillbirth delivery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a mother immediately following a stillbirth delivery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Offering private time facilitates bonding and closure, addressing emotional needs first. Transfer, medication, or clergy contact are secondary.
Extract:
A client who is at 22 weeks of gestation and has been unable to control her gestational diabetes mellitus with diet and exercise.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation and has been unable to control her gestational diabetes mellitus with diet and exercise. The nurse should anticipate a prescription from the provider for which of the following medications for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Glyburide is safe in pregnancy with low placental transfer, unlike glipizide, acarbose, or repaglinide, which pose fetal risks.