ATI RN
VATI Maternal Newborn Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about signs of labor. Which symptom indicates true labor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: True labor is characterized by regular contractions that cause cervical dilation and effacement.
Question 2 of 5
What is considered the first day of the menstrual cycle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a pregnant client with gestational hypertension. What is the primary complication to prevent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gestational hypertension can progress to eclampsia, characterized by seizures, and requires close monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
Three hours after birth, a newborn of a mother with diabetes becomes jittery, has weak, high- pitched cry , and exhibits irregular respirations. The nurse recognizes that these signs are often associated with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The signs described in the scenario - jitteriness, weak high-pitched cry, irregular respirations - are indicative of hypoglycemia in a newborn. Babies born to mothers with diabetes are at risk for hypoglycemia due to their exposure to high blood sugar levels in utero. After birth, when the baby is separated from the mother's blood supply, their own insulin production may lead to a sudden drop in blood glucose levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about exercise safety during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response indicates an understanding of the importance of monitoring heart rate during exercise to ensure it stays within a safe range for the pregnant woman and the baby.