ATI RN
ATI RN VATI Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Newborn
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn. Which of the following findings indicates a need to check the newborn's blood glucose level for hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypotonia is a specific sign of hypoglycemia in newborns, necessitating a blood glucose check to confirm and manage low sugar levels.
Extract:
Client at 40 weeks of gestation, negative CST
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing a contraction stress test (CST) on a client who is at 40 weeks of gestation. The results of the test indicate a negative CST. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A negative CST indicates no fetal distress, allowing labor to progress naturally.
Extract:
Client in labor
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in labor. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Labor's energy demands can lower blood glucose levels, requiring monitoring to prevent hypoglycemia.
Extract:
Client at 28 weeks of gestation, received two doses of terbutaline
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and has received two doses of terbutaline subcutaneously. Which of the following adverse effects is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 132/min indicates significant tachycardia, a serious side effect of terbutaline requiring immediate reporting.
Extract:
Newborn breastfed, 11% weight loss at 48 hr
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is breastfed and has a weight loss of 11% at 48 hr after birth. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depressed fontanels indicate dehydration, a critical finding with significant weight loss requiring provider attention.