ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and has severe gestational hypertension.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and has severe gestational hypertension. Which of the following actions should the nurse expect to implement?
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Dark environment, calcium gluconate availability, and magnesium sulfate prevent seizures and manage toxicity in severe hypertension. Frequent assessments are needed.
Extract:
A newborn who has signs of diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn and observes signs of diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These symptoms suggest hypoglycemia, requiring glucose testing via heel stick for diagnosis and treatment. Other actions are unrelated or harmful.
Extract:
A client who is 12 hr postpartum.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postpartum. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to the possibility of a postpartum complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia (160/min) suggests complications like hemorrhage or infection, requiring urgent evaluation. Other findings are normal postpartum.
Extract:
A newborn who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asymmetric thigh folds result from hip dislocation in DDH. Plantar reflexes, lengthened thighs, or foot turning are unrelated or incorrect.
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.