ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who is in preterm labor at 32 weeks of gestation.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with providing care for a client who is in preterm labor at 32 weeks of gestation. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider will prescribe to help with lung maturity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that accelerates fetal lung development and surfactant production, promoting lung maturity in preterm infants.
Extract:
A client at 28 weeks of gestation who has a blood pressure reading of 162/108 mm Hg, and 4 hours previously it was 148/98 mm Hg.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client at 28 weeks of gestation who has a blood pressure reading of 162/108 mm Hg, and 4 hours previously it was 148/98 mm Hg. Which of the following orders should the nurse anticipate receiving? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: A: CBC detects anemia or infection related to preeclampsia. B: Elevated AST/ALT indicate liver damage. C: Serum creatinine assesses kidney function. D: Fetal ultrasound monitors fetal growth and placental function.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
What is the characteristic appearance of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) on ultrasound?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: GTD's hallmark ultrasound finding is grape-like clusters in the placenta, indicative of molar pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of placenta abruption? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: A: Vaginal bleeding is a key sign due to blood vessel disruption. B: Abdominal pain occurs from placental detachment. C: Uterine tenderness results from inflammation. D: Fetal distress signals reduced oxygen supply. E: Back pain is common from muscle irritation.
Extract:
A client who gave birth 2 hours ago.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who gave birth 2 hours ago. Which of the following findings increases the client’s risk for postpartum hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A boggy uterus indicates uterine atony, a leading cause of postpartum hemorrhage.