ATI RN
ATI NUR270A Maternity Exam Questions
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Primigravida at term, unsure if in labor.
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 is the BEST indicator of true labor that the nurse should recognize?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Progressive cervical dilation confirms true labor through effective contractions.
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows that a diagnosis for gestational diabetes can be determined with which lab values?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated 3-hour glucose tolerance test values (e.g., 190 mg/dL) confirm gestational diabetes.
Extract:
Newborn weighing 4300 grams receiving ampicillin.
Question 3 of 5
A newborn who weighs 4300 grams is receiving ampicillin 2mg/kg IV once per day. The vial reads 20mg/mL. How much will the nurse draw up in the syringe for one dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: 4300 g = 4.3 kg; 4.3 kg x 2 mg/kg = 8.6 mg; 8.6 mg / 20 mg/mL = 0.43 mL.
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Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows that the third stage of labor has a high risk for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Incomplete placental delivery can cause postpartum hemorrhage, a primary concern in the third stage.
Extract:
Client in premature labor receiving terbutaline.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in premature labor and is receiving terbutaline. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects that should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea indicates potential respiratory complications from terbutaline, requiring immediate reporting.