ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Assessment Questions
Extract:
A client who is experiencing preterm labor and has a new prescription for terbutaline
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing preterm labor and has a new prescription for terbutaline. Which of the following findings is a contraindication for administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Terbutaline is contraindicated in heart disease due to its potential to cause tachycardia and cardiovascular effects.
Extract:
Parents of a newborn with an uncircumcised penis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a newborn how to care for their child's uncircumcised penis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily washing with soap and water is adequate for hygiene without forcibly retracting the foreskin.
Extract:
A newborn who is 32 hours old and has a cephalohematoma
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a newborn who is 32 hours old and has a cephalohematoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect as a result of this condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cephalohematoma can lead to increased bilirubin levels as the accumulated blood breaks down, causing jaundice. This finding is consistent with the expected increase in bilirubin due to the condition.
Extract:
A client who is at 31 weeks of gestation and is receiving magnesium sulfate via continuous IV infusion for preterm labor
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 31 weeks of gestation and is receiving magnesium sulfate via continuous IV infusion for preterm labor. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 11/min is below the normal range and could indicate magnesium sulfate toxicity, which can depress respiratory function. This finding requires prompt reporting to prevent further complications.
Extract:
A newborn who is 48 hr old and is experiencing opioid withdrawals
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 48 hr old and is experiencing opioid withdrawals. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Newborns experiencing opioid withdrawal often exhibit tremors or jitteriness in the extremities as part of the withdrawal symptoms.