ATI RN
ATI NUR270A Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
Newborn weighing 4300 grams receiving ampicillin.
Question 1 of 5
A newborn who weighs 4300 grams is receiving ampicillin 2mg/kg IV once per day. The vial reads 20mg/mL. How much will the nurse draw up in the syringe for one dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: 4300 g = 4.3 kg; 4.3 kg x 2 mg/kg = 8.6 mg; 8.6 mg / 20 mg/mL = 0.43 mL.
Extract:
Fetus with occiput facing left maternal spine, mother with back labor pain.
Question 2 of 5
Using Leopold's Maneuvers, the fetus is found to be with its occiput facing toward the left maternal spine. The mother is complaining of increased back labor pain. The nurse knows that the fetus is in which position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Left occiput posterior position causes back labor pain due to the occiput pressing against the maternal spine.
Extract:
Primigravida discussing labor and delivery during a prenatal visit.
Question 3 of 5
While discussing labor and delivery during a prenatal visit, a primigravida asks the nurse when she should go to the hospital. The nurse's teaching was effective when the patient states that she will come when she:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ruptured membranes signal potential labor onset or infection risk, necessitating hospital evaluation.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows that which of the following interventions is not useful for induction of labor:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Squatting and pelvic lunges aid labor progression but are not medically recognized for inducing labor.
Extract:
3800 gram newborn with meconium aspiration.
Question 5 of 5
A 3800 gram newborn was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at 39 weeks with meconium aspiration. Metoclopramide 0.1 mg/kg every 12 hours was started. On hand is Metoclopramide 0.5 mg/ml. What is the appropriate dose the RN will administer in ml in 12 hours?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: 3800 g = 3.8 kg; 3.8 kg x 0.1 mg/kg = 0.38 mg; 0.38 mg / 0.5 mg/mL = 0.76 mL.