ATI RN
ATI RN VATI Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Client at 39 weeks of gestation, positive for group B streptococcus
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and in active labor. The client reports being positive for group B streptococcus (GBS) when screened at 36 weeks of gestation. Which of the following actions should the nurse expect to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV antibiotic prophylaxis prevents neonatal GBS infection during labor.
Extract:
28-year-old female, gravida 2 para 1 at 30 weeks gestation, cramping, pelvic pressure
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 28-year-old female client in the emergency department. The client is experiencing symptoms suggesting the risk of preterm birth. The nurse should identify that the client is at the greatest risk for preterm birth due to fetal fibronectin: __ and __.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Elevated fetal fibronectin and negative Nitrazine/ferning tests indicate preterm birth risk despite no membrane rupture.
Extract:
New parent
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a new parent how to correctly use a car seat. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping a baby in a rear-facing car seat until age 2 aligns with safety recommendations to protect the head, neck, and spine.
Extract:
Newborn 48 hours post-circumcision
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn following a circumcision 48 hours ago. The nurse should identify that yellow exudate covering the newborn's glans penis indicates which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yellow exudate is a normal part of the healing process post-circumcision, indicating recovery.
Extract:
Client in active labor
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an opioid analgesic to a client who is in active labor. Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Blood pressure and fetal heart rate monitoring are essential to detect opioid-related hypotension or fetal distress.