ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A client who has a suspected ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks of gestation.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a suspected ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks of gestation. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to identify as consistent with the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unilateral pain from tubal stretching is typical in ectopic pregnancy. Excessive uterine growth, severe nausea, or heavy bleeding are not consistent.
Extract:
A client.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol 50 mg PO daily to a client. The amount available is atenolol 100 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: 50 mg divided by 100 mg/tablet equals 0.5 tablets, rounded to the nearest tenth for administration.
Extract:
Several clients.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for several clients. The nurse should recognize that it is safe to administer tocolytic therapy to which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Tocolytics are safe and effective for preterm labor at 26 weeks to delay delivery. They're contraindicated or unnecessary in fetal death, post-term, or Braxton-Hicks cases.
Extract:
A primigravida at 40 weeks of gestation is having uterine contractions every 1.5 to 2 minutes and states that they are very painful. Her cervix is dilated 2 cm and has not changed in 3 hours.
Question 4 of 5
A primigravida at 40 weeks of gestation is having uterine contractions every 1.5 to 2 minutes and states that they are very painful. Her cervix is dilated 2 cm and has not changed in 3 hours. The woman is crying and wants an epidural. What is the likely status of this woman's labor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent, painful contractions without cervical change indicate hypertonic dysfunction, risking fetal distress, unlike normal latent, precipitous, or hypotonic labor.
Extract:
A client who was admitted to the maternity unit at 38 weeks of gestation and who is experiencing polyhydramnios.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the maternity unit at 38 weeks of gestation and who is experiencing polyhydramnios. The nurse should understand that this diagnosis means which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Polyhydramnios is defined as excessive amniotic fluid (>2,000 mL or AFI >25 cm), potentially causing complications but not directly indicating other options.