ATI RN
Needs of Maternal and Reproductive Health Clients Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client receiving epidural anesthesia begins to experience nausea and becomes pale and clammy. What intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These symptoms are suggestive of hypotension which is a side effect of epidural anesthesia. Raising the foot of the bed (A) will increase venous return and provide blood to the vital areas. Increasing the IV fluid rate using a balanced non-dextrose solution and ensuring that the silent is in a lateral position are also appropriate interventions.
Question 2 of 5
A 35-year-old primigravida client with severe preeclampsia is receiving magnesium sulfate via continuous IV infusion. Which assessment data indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing magnesium sulfate toxicity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with gestational diabetes about nutrition and insulin need for pregnancy. Which content should the nurse include in this client teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
When performing daily head to toe assessment of a 1-day old newborn the nurse observes yellow tint to the skin on the forehead, sternum, and abdomen. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A term multigravida, who is receiving oxytocin for labor augmentation is requesting pain medication. Review of the client's record indication that she was medicated 30 minutes ago with butorphanol (Stadol) 2 mg and promethazine (Phenergan) 25 mg IV push. Vaginal examination reveals that the client cervical dilation is 3 cm, 70% effaced, and at a 0 station. What action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.