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ATI Nurs 140 exam Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is a primigravida, at term, and having contractions but is stating that she is 'not really sure if she is in labor or not.'
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is a primigravida, at term, and having contractions but is stating that she is 'not really sure if she is in labor or not.' Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a sign of true labor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: As labor begins, the cervix starts to soften, shorten, and thin (efface). This process is often expressed in percentages. This is a definitive sign of true labor as it indicates cervical progression necessary for delivery.
Extract:
A nurse is leading a discussion about contraception with a group of 14-year-old clients. After the presentation, a client asks the nurse which method would be best for her to use.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is leading a discussion about contraception with a group of 14-year-old clients. After the presentation, a client asks the nurse which method would be best for her to use. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response emphasizes the importance of a healthcare provider's role in determining the best contraceptive method after a physical examination, respecting the client's privacy and autonomy.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to measure the fundal height of a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure the fundal height of a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation. At which location should the nurse expect to palpate the fundus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: At 22 weeks of gestation, the fundal height should be around 22 cm, which corresponds to slightly above the umbilicus, as fundal height typically matches gestational age in centimeters.
Extract:
A nurse in an antepartum unit is triaging clients.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an antepartum unit is triaging clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client at 28 weeks of gestation with painless vaginal bleeding is the most urgent case, as this could indicate placenta previa, which can cause severe hemorrhage and fetal distress, requiring immediate attention.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who is pregnant for preeclampsia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is pregnant for preeclampsia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client requires further evaluation for this disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated blood pressure is a hallmark of preeclampsia, requiring further evaluation to confirm the diagnosis and prevent complications like eclampsia or placental abruption.