ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is in preterm labor.
Question 1 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 order for betamethasone and asks the nurse about the purpose of this medication. The nurse should provide which of the following explanations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Betamethasone enhances fetal lung surfactant production, reducing respiratory distress risk. It doesn't affect cervical dilation, heart rate, or stop contractions.
Extract:
A client who experienced a cesarean birth due to dysfunctional labor. The client states that she is disappointed that she did not have natural childbirth.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a cesarean birth due to dysfunctional labor. The client states that she is disappointed that she did not have natural childbirth. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Empathetic reflection validates the client's feelings, fostering emotional support. Other responses dismiss her emotions, provide inaccurate information, or make assumptions.
Extract:
A client who is 5 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth of a newborn weighing 11 lb 6 oz. (5160 g).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth of a newborn weighing 11 lb 6 oz. (5160 g). The nurse should recognize that this client is at risk for which of the following postpartum complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Large newborns overstretch the uterus, increasing uterine atony risk, leading to hemorrhage. Other complications lack specific risk factors in this scenario.
Extract:
A client who is pregnant.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is pregnant for preeclampsia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client requires further evaluation for this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated blood pressure is a key preeclampsia indicator, requiring further evaluation. Increased urine output, joint pain, and discharge are normal or unrelated.
Extract:
A client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and at risk for placental abruption.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and at risk for placental abruption. The nurse should recognize that which of the following is the most common risk factor for abruption?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypertension, affecting 50% of cases, is the most common risk factor for placental abruption due to vasospasm reducing placental blood flow.