ATI RN
ATI RN VATI Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Client at 39 weeks of gestation, positive for group B streptococcus
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and in active labor. The client reports being positive for group B streptococcus (GBS) when screened at 36 weeks of gestation. Which of the following actions should the nurse expect to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV antibiotic prophylaxis prevents neonatal GBS infection during labor.
Extract:
Client at 29 weeks of gestation with history of anemia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who is at 29 weeks of gestation and has a history of anemia. Which of the following results should the nurse identify and report as an indication of a prenatal complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low hemoglobin (10.2 mg/dL) indicates anemia, which can cause preterm birth or low birth weight, requiring prompt reporting.
Extract:
Client pregnant
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is completing a health history and assessment for a client who reports they are pregnant. Which of the following findings is a presumptive sign of pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amenorrhea is a presumptive sign of pregnancy, as it is an early, subjective indication that may have other causes.
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Client 6 hr postpartum, tachycardic, cool skin, excessive bleeding
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 6 hr postpartum, tachycardic, and has cool skin. The client reports that they have been bleeding excessively. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxytocin promotes uterine contractions to reduce postpartum bleeding, addressing the excessive bleeding.
Extract:
Newborn for heel stick blood specimen
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to obtain a blood specimen from a newborn via a heel stick. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleansing with alcohol gauze prevents infection and ensures an uncontaminated sample.