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ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client at 10 weeks' gestation with hyperemesis gravidarum. What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Monitor for signs of dehydration. Dehydration is a serious complication of hyperemesis gravidarum and can lead to electrolyte imbalances and maternal-fetal complications. By monitoring for signs of dehydration, the nurse can intervene promptly to prevent further complications. Encouraging small, frequent meals (choice A) may help manage nausea but does not address the risk of dehydration. Administering antiemetics (choice C) may be necessary, but monitoring for dehydration takes precedence. Encouraging fluid intake between meals (choice D) is important, but assessing for dehydration is more critical in this situation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing lab results for a pregnant client. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Platelet count of 90,000 mm3. A low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) in pregnancy can lead to serious complications like bleeding disorders or preeclampsia. Hemoglobin level of 11 g/dL is within normal range for pregnancy. WBC count of 14,000 mm3 may indicate infection but is not as concerning as thrombocytopenia. Fasting blood glucose of 90 mg/dL is also normal in pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client in the third trimester with suspected placental abruption. What finding supports this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Boardlike abdomen and severe pain. This finding supports the diagnosis of placental abruption because it indicates a significant and sudden separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, leading to intense pain and rigidity of the abdomen due to internal bleeding. Painless bright red bleeding (choice A) is more indicative of placenta previa, not placental abruption. A soft, relaxed uterus (choice C) is not typical in placental abruption, which usually presents with uterine tenderness and rigidity. Increased fetal movement (choice D) is not specific to placental abruption and can occur in various pregnancy conditions.
Question 4 of 5
A client at 37 weeks' gestation reports sudden gush of clear fluid. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Assess for fetal heart rate changes. This is the priority action because the sudden gush of clear fluid may indicate rupture of membranes, potentially leading to fetal distress. Assessing fetal heart rate changes helps determine the urgency of the situation and guides further interventions. Checking maternal vital signs (B) is important but not the priority in this scenario. Performing a sterile vaginal examination (C) should only be done after confirming rupture of membranes to prevent infection. Notifying the healthcare provider (D) can be done after assessing fetal well-being.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about preterm labor prevention. What instruction is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because adequate hydration helps prevent preterm labor by maintaining amniotic fluid levels and preventing dehydration-induced contractions. Drinking 8-10 glasses of water daily ensures proper hydration. B is incorrect because lying down during the day does not have a direct impact on preterm labor prevention. C is incorrect as excessive physical activity can sometimes trigger preterm labor instead of preventing it. D is incorrect as protein intake is important for fetal development and reducing it can lead to nutritional deficiencies, but it is not a direct factor in preventing preterm labor.