ATI RN
ATI OB Maternal Newborn Nurs 4650 Questions
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Client at 36 weeks of gestation with suspected placenta previa
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and who has a suspected placenta previa. Which of the following findings support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Painless red vaginal bleeding is a classic sign of placenta previa, caused by placental tearing as the cervix dilates.
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Client who is postpartum with a new prescription for Rh(D) immunoglobulin
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum and has a new prescription for an injection of Rh(D) immunoglobulin. Which one of the following should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rh(
D) immunoglobulin prevents Rh-negative mothers from forming antibodies against Rh-positive fetal blood, protecting future pregnancies.
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Client following an amniotomy in the active phase of the first stage of labor
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following an amniotomy, who is now in the active phase of the first stage of labor. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement with this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A full bladder can impede fetal descent and increase discomfort, so encouraging urination every 2 hours supports labor progress.
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Client at 38 weeks of gestation with severe preeclampsia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has severe preeclampsia. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe headaches are a common symptom of preeclampsia due to hypertension and cerebral edema, indicating a need for immediate management.
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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: B
Rationale: Dyspnea may indicate pulmonary edema, a serious terbutaline side effect requiring immediate reporting.