ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Nursing 223g Questions
Extract:
Client at 12 weeks gestation with heartburn
Question 1 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.
Extract:
Client in her first trimester of pregnancy wondering about exercise
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in her first trimester of pregnancy and is wondering if she can continue to exercise during pregnancy. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily jogging for 30 minutes is safe for women accustomed to running, supporting fitness during pregnancy.
Extract:
17-year-old female client requesting oral contraceptives
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a family planning clinic is caring for a 17-year-old female client who is requesting oral contraceptives. The client states that she is nervous because she has never had a pelvic examination. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking what part of the exam makes her nervous acknowledges the client's anxiety and opens a dialogue to address specific concerns, promoting trust and comfort.
Extract:
Client considering several methods of contraception
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is considering several methods of contraception. Which of the following methods of contraception should the nurse identify as being most reliable?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The IUD is the most reliable contraceptive method, with a failure rate of less than 1%.
Extract:
Patient who is 18 weeks pregnant
Question 5 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.