ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and requires augmentation of labor. Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize as a contraindication to the use of oxytocin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shoulder presentation is a contraindication for oxytocin use because it can lead to complications like umbilical cord prolapse or fetal distress.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor.
Exhibit1
Nurses' Notes
0900:
Contractions occurring every 3 to 4 min, lasting 80 to 90
seconds. Client rates pain with contractions as 10 on a scale of 0
to 10 and requests an epidural. Contractions approximately 4
min apart. Vaginal examination reveals cervix dilated 5 cm. 80%
effaced, -1 station, vertex presentation. FHR baseline 142/min
with moderate variability. IV fluid bolus initiated.
0930:
Epidural inserted by anesthesiology. Client reports pain as 2 on
a scale of 0 to 10.
0950.
Spontaneous rupture of membranes with clear fluid
1000:
Variable decelerations noted on the electronic fetal heart rate
monitor tracing, FHR baseline 140/min. Deceleration 90/min,
lasting 30 seconds. Loop of umbilical cord visible at vaginal introitus
Question 2 of 5
Select the 5 actions the nurse should take
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,F
Rationale: A prolapsed umbilical cord is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate intervention to relieve cord compression and restore fetal oxygenation. The priority actions are:
Notify the provider
Reposition the client (Trendelenburg or knee-chest)
Manually relieve pressure on the cord
Administer oxygen
Increase IV fluids for better circulation
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client in an outpatient setting
Exhibit1:
History and Physical
G1P1, spontaneous vaginal delivery with median episiotomy at 39 weeks of gestation.
Newborn 4,508 g (9 lb 15 oz), APGARs: 8 at 1 min, 9 at 5 min
group B streptococcus 8-hemolytic: positive (negative)
Received 2 doses of Intravenous penicillin G while in labor”
Question 3 of 5
complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The client is at highest risk for developing ---evidenced by the client's ---
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client is at highest risk for developing endometritis due to the positive group B streptococcus status and the median episiotomy, which are risk factors for infection.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation.
Diagnostic Results:
• Proteinuria 3+, straw-colored urine
• Platelet count 150,000/mm3 (150,000 to 400,000/mm3)
• BUN 18 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client 24 hr later. How should the nurse interpret the findings?
| Findings 24 hr later | Sign of potential worsening condition | Sign of potential improvement | Unrelated to diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hematuria | |||
| Proteinuria 2+ | |||
| Leukorrhea | |||
| Positive clonus | |||
| BUN 40 mg/dL | |||
| Platelet count 110,000/mm3 |
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a potential complication of gestational diabetes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gestational diabetes can lead to polyhydramnios, preterm labor, and neonatal hypoglycemia.