ATI RN
Maternal Newborn Proctored ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the priority nursing intervention for a newborn with respiratory distress?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering oxygen and positioning the newborn can improve respiratory function.
Question 2 of 5
What statement best describes social determinants of health (SDOH)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client receiving oxytocin for labor induction. What finding requires the nurse to stop the infusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fetal heart rate of 100 bpm indicates bradycardia and requires immediate discontinuation of oxytocin.
Question 4 of 5
A client, who is in the second trimester of pregnancy, gestation. The client is receiving magnesium sulfate tells the nurse that she has developed a reddish-pink intravenously for pre-eclampsia. Which assessment skin color on the palm of her hands. Which of the fol- requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Facial flushing in a pregnant client receiving magnesium sulfate for pre-eclampsia can be a sign of magnesium toxicity. Magnesium sulfate is a tocolytic agent used to prevent seizures in pre-eclamptic patients; however, excessive levels of magnesium can cause symptoms such as flushing, lethargy, blurred vision, slurred speech, and muscle weakness. In severe cases, magnesium toxicity can progress to respiratory depression, cardiac arrest, and death. Therefore, immediate intervention is required to prevent further complications. The other options do not present immediate concerning signs related to magnesium toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the ambulatory surgery center is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a dilation and curettage (D&C) following a spontaneous miscarriage. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Following a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure for a miscarriage, it is important to inform the client that they may experience vaginal bleeding containing products of conception. This is a normal part of the recovery process after this type of procedure. The presence of these products of conception in the vaginal bleeding should be monitored and reported to the healthcare provider if there are any unusual symptoms or excessive bleeding. It is essential for the nurse to provide appropriate information and guidance to the client about what to expect post-procedure to ensure they can differentiate between normal and abnormal symptoms.