ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A client who is 5 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth of a newborn weighing 11 lb 6 oz. (5160 g).
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth of a newborn weighing 11 lb 6 oz. (5160 g). The nurse should recognize that this client is at risk for which of the following postpartum complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Large newborns overstretch the uterus, increasing uterine atony risk, leading to hemorrhage. Other complications lack specific risk factors in this scenario.
Extract:
A pregnant woman with type 2 diabetes.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a pregnant woman with type 2 diabetes about her diet during pregnancy. Which client statement indicates that the nurse's teaching was successful?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recognizing pregnancy-induced insulin resistance shows understanding of necessary dietary adjustments, unlike incorrect reliance on prior diet, protein focus, or urine tests.
Extract:
A client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and reports heavy, red vaginal bleeding. The bleeding started spontaneously in the morning and is not accompanied by contractions. The client is not in distress and she states that she can 'feel the baby moving'. An ultrasound is scheduled stat.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and reports heavy, red vaginal bleeding. The bleeding started spontaneously in the morning and is not accompanied by contractions. The client is not in distress and she states that she can 'feel the baby moving'. An ultrasound is scheduled stat. The nurse should explain to the client that the purpose of the ultrasound is to determine which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ultrasound identifies placenta previa, indicated by painless bleeding, to guide delivery planning. Other measurements are unrelated to the bleeding cause.
Extract:
A primigravida is being monitored at the prenatal clinic for preeclampsia.
Question 4 of 5
A primigravida is being monitored at the prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. Which finding is of greatest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Significant proteinuria (3+) indicates renal damage, a critical preeclampsia sign, risking eclampsia or HELLP syndrome. Other findings are less concerning.
Extract:
A client who experienced a cesarean birth due to dysfunctional labor. The client states that she is disappointed that she did not have natural childbirth.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a cesarean birth due to dysfunctional labor. The client states that she is disappointed that she did not have natural childbirth. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Empathetic reflection validates the client's feelings, fostering emotional support. Other responses dismiss her emotions, provide inaccurate information, or make assumptions.