ATI RN
ATI OB Maternal Newborn Nurs 4650 Questions
Extract:
Client receiving magnesium sulfate for suspected placenta previa
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to treat a suspected placenta previa. Which of the following findings must the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary output <30 mL/hr indicates potential renal insufficiency, a serious magnesium sulfate side effect requiring immediate reporting.
Extract:
Client in her first trimester of pregnancy
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is in her first trimester of pregnancy. The client tells the nurse that she is upset because, although she and her husband planned this pregnancy, she has been having many doubts and second thoughts about the upcoming changes in her life. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ambivalent feelings are normal in early pregnancy due to hormonal and life changes; this response validates the client's emotions.
Extract:
Client scheduled for a cesarean birth
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a cesarean birth based upon the fetal lungs having reached maturity. Which of the following findings indicates that the fetal lungs are mature?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An L/S ratio of 2:1 indicates sufficient surfactant for fetal lung maturity, reducing respiratory distress risk.
Extract:
Client receiving magnesium sulfate for suspected placenta previa
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to treat a suspected placenta previa. Which of the following findings must the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary output <30 mL/hr indicates potential renal insufficiency, a serious magnesium sulfate side effect requiring immediate reporting.
Extract:
Client receiving magnesium sulfate for preterm labor
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who received magnesium sulfate to treat preterm labor. Which of the following clinical findings should the nurse identify as an indication of toxicity of magnesium sulfate therapy and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory depression is a critical sign of magnesium toxicity, necessitating immediate reporting and intervention.