ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and who has a 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: A
Rationale: Painless red bleeding is characteristic of placenta previa due to placental detachment near the cervix. Painful bleeding suggests other conditions like abruptio placentae.
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 2 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.
Extract:
Assigned clients at the start of the shift.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse receives report about assigned clients at the start of the shift. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe pain post-cesarean suggests complications like hemorrhage, requiring urgent assessment. Other clients have stable or normal conditions.
Extract:
A client who is in the active phase of the first stage of labor.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the active phase of the first stage of labor. When monitoring the uterine contractions, which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contractions lasting over 110 seconds suggest hyperstimulation, risking fetal distress, and should be reported. Normal frequency, intensity, and back pain are expected.
Extract:
A client who has a suspected ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks of gestation.
Question 5 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.