ATI RN
ATI OB Maternal Newborn Nurs 4650 Questions
Extract:
Client reporting severe abdominal pain in the left lower quadrant with suspected ruptured ectopic pregnancy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who comes to the emergency department reporting severe abdominal pain in the left lower quadrant. The provider suspects a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Which of the following signs indicates to the nurse that the client has blood in the peritoneum?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cullen's sign (periumbilical bruising) indicates peritoneal bleeding, consistent with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
Extract:
Client at 30 weeks of gestation in preterm labor
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is in preterm labor. The client has a new prescription for betamethasone and asks the nurse about the purpose of this medication. The nurse should provide which of the following explanations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Betamethasone accelerates fetal lung maturity, reducing the risk of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants.
Extract:
Antepartum client with negative rubella titer
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an antepartum client whose laboratory findings indicate a negative rubella titer. Which of the following indicates the correct interpretation of this data?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A negative rubella titer indicates no immunity, requiring post-delivery immunization to protect future pregnancies.
Extract:
Client receiving magnesium sulfate for suspected placenta previa
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to treat a suspected placenta previa. Which of the following findings must the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary output <30 mL/hr indicates potential renal insufficiency, a serious magnesium sulfate side effect requiring immediate reporting.
Extract:
Client who just delivered a newborn
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who just delivered a newborn. Following the delivery, the mother asks, 'How will I know to care for the newborn?'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drying and covering the newborn prevents heat loss, a critical immediate care step post-delivery.