ATI RN
ATI RN VATI Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Client in active labor, scheduled for epidural anesthesia
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and is scheduled to receive epidural anesthesia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fluid bolus prevents hypotension from epidural-induced vasodilation.
Extract:
Client at 28 weeks of gestation, received two doses of terbutaline
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and has received two doses of terbutaline subcutaneously. Which of the following adverse effects is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 132/min indicates significant tachycardia, a serious side effect of terbutaline requiring immediate reporting.
Extract:
Client 6 hr postpartum, tachycardic, cool skin, excessive bleeding
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 6 hr postpartum, tachycardic, and has cool skin. The client reports that they have been bleeding excessively. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxytocin promotes uterine contractions to reduce postpartum bleeding, addressing the excessive bleeding.
Extract:
Client with ectopic pregnancy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer methotrexate to a client who is experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methotrexate is cytotoxic, requiring double gloves to protect the nurse from exposure during handling.
Extract:
Client at 29 weeks of gestation with history of anemia
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who is at 29 weeks of gestation and has a history of anemia. Which of the following results should the nurse identify and report as an indication of a prenatal complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low hemoglobin (10.2 mg/dL) indicates anemia, which can cause preterm birth or low birth weight, requiring prompt reporting.