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ATI Maternal Newborn 5 Questions
Extract:
A client's last menstrual period was April 11
Question 1 of 5
A client's last menstrual period was April 11. Using Naegele's rule, her estimated date of birth (EDB) would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Naegele's rule (add 1 year, subtract 3 months, add 7 days from April 11) yields February 18 as the correct EDB.
Extract:
A client comes to the prenatal clinic for her first visit
Question 2 of 5
A client comes to the prenatal clinic for her first visit. When determining the client's estimated due date, the nurse understands that which method is the most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ultrasound in the first trimester provides the most accurate due date by measuring fetal size, unlike less precise methods like Nagele's rule.
Extract:
A woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus
Question 3 of 5
A woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus comes to the clinic for evaluation. The woman tells the nurse that she and her partner would like to have a baby but that they are afraid her lupus will be a problem. Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stable lupus for 6 months before pregnancy reduces risks like flares and complications, offering a balanced and supportive response.
Extract:
A client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to treat severe preeclampsia
Question 4 of 5
Which compound would the nurse have readily available for a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to treat severe preeclampsia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium gluconate is the antidote for magnesium toxicity, reversing effects like respiratory depression in preeclampsia treatment.
Extract:
A client who is diagnosed with gestational hypertension and is receiving magnesium sulfate
Question 5 of 5
A client is diagnosed with gestational hypertension and is receiving magnesium sulfate. Which finding would the nurse interpret as indicating a therapeutic level of medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep tendon reflexes at 2+ indicate a therapeutic magnesium level, balancing seizure prevention without toxicity.