ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Assessment Questions
Extract:
A client who is 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 can indicate preeclampsia or other serious prenatal complications, requiring further evaluation.
Extract:
A client who is at 35 weeks of gestation and is experiencing mild vaginal bleeding due to placenta previa
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 35 weeks of gestation and is experiencing mild vaginal bleeding due to placenta previa. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous fetal heart rate monitoring is crucial in placenta previa to ensure fetal well-being and detect signs of distress.
Extract:
A client who is postpartum, has a deep-vein thrombosis, and is receiving heparin therapy via subcutaneous injections
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum, has a deep-vein thrombosis, and is receiving heparin therapy via subcutaneous injections. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subcutaneous heparin injections are typically administered in the abdomen to facilitate absorption and minimize complications.
Extract:
A client who is at 33 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a laboratory report for a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated BUN (blood urea nitrogen) levels are associated with impaired kidney function, which is common in preeclampsia.
Extract:
A newborn who was born vaginally with vacuum extractor assistance, with swelling over the head that crosses the suture line
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who was born vaginally with vacuum extractor assistance. The nurse notes swelling over the newborn's head that crosses the suture line. The nurse should identify the swelling as which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caput succedaneum is swelling of soft tissues crossing suture lines, caused by pressure during delivery, often with vacuum extraction.