ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A client who is in labor at 40 weeks of gestation and reports that she has saturated two perineal pads with blood in the past 30 min.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor at 40 weeks of gestation and reports that she has saturated two perineal pads with blood in the past 30 min. The nurse caring for her suspects placenta previa. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cesarean birth is appropriate for placenta previa with heavy bleeding to prevent fetal hypoxia and hemorrhage. Pushing and examination worsen bleeding; magnesium is unrelated.
Extract:
A pregnant woman with type 2 diabetes.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a pregnant woman with type 2 diabetes about her diet during pregnancy. Which client statement indicates that the nurse's teaching was successful?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recognizing pregnancy-induced insulin resistance shows understanding of necessary dietary adjustments, unlike incorrect reliance on prior diet, protein focus, or urine tests.
Extract:
A client who is 12 hr postpartum.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postpartum. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to the possibility of a postpartum complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia (160/min) suggests complications like hemorrhage or infection, requiring urgent evaluation. Other findings are normal postpartum.
Extract:
A primigravida is being monitored at the prenatal clinic for preeclampsia.
Question 4 of 5
A primigravida is being monitored at the prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. Which finding is of greatest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Significant proteinuria (3+) indicates renal damage, a critical preeclampsia sign, risking eclampsia or HELLP syndrome. Other findings are less concerning.
Extract:
A client who is in her second trimester and has a new diagnosis of gestational diabetes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is teaching a client who is in her second trimester and has a new diagnosis of gestational diabetes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reducing exercise to 3 days a week is inadequate; daily exercise improves glycemic control. Other statements align with gestational diabetes management.