ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Nursing 223g Questions
Extract:
Client at 7 weeks of gestation with urinary frequency
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 7 weeks of gestation. The client reports urinary frequency and asks if this will continue until delivery. What should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urinary frequency is common in the first trimester due to hormonal changes and in the third trimester due to uterine pressure on the bladder.
Extract:
Patient who is 18 weeks pregnant
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is 18 weeks pregnant. The patient tells the nurse that she felt fluttering movements in her abdomen 3 days ago. The nurse should interpret this finding as which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Quickening is the first fetal movements felt by the mother, typically between 16-25 weeks, described as fluttering.
Extract:
Client with last menstrual period on May 4, 2022
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who wants to know her estimated date of delivery if her last menstrual period was on May 4, 2022. What should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using Naegele's rule, the estimated due date is April 27, 2023 (May 4, 2022 + 1 year - 3 months + 7 days).
Extract:
Client during the first prenatal visit
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a client during the first prenatal visit. Which of the following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse a need for clarification?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The recommended calcium intake during pregnancy is 1,300 mg/day, so 1,500 mg/day requires clarification.
Extract:
Client at 12 weeks gestation with heartburn
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks gestation. The client is curious about the cause of her heartburn. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased progesterone relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing gastric acid reflux, causing heartburn.