ATI RN
Maternal Newborn ATI Assessment Focused Review Questions
Extract:
Client at 31 weeks of gestation
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 31 weeks of gestation. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a potential prenatal complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blurred vision may signal preeclampsia, a serious complication requiring urgent evaluation, unlike common tingling, leg cramps, or normal absence of clonus.
Extract:
Client being admitted for induction of labor
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about newborn safety to a client who is being admitted for induction of labor. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking identification badges ensures newborn security, unlike unsafe practices like bed sleeping, public photos, or arm-carrying.
Extract:
Newborn with hyperbilirubinemia and phototherapy prescription
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and a prescription for phototherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repositioning every 2-3 hours ensures even light exposure, maximizing phototherapy's bilirubin reduction, unlike less frequent temperature checks or inappropriate lotion/glucose.
Extract:
Newborn who is 48 hours old with maternal methadone use
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 48 hours old and has a maternal history of methadone use during pregnancy. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an indication of neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excessive high-pitched crying is a hallmark of neonatal abstinence syndrome, reflecting withdrawal irritability, unlike other normal or unrelated findings.
Extract:
Client undergoing Papanicolaou (Pap) test
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the Papanicolaou (Pap) test. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding intercourse 24 hours before a Pap test ensures accurate cervical cell sampling, unlike incorrect frequency, ovarian status, or viral detection claims.