ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A client who is in premature labor and is receiving terbutaline.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in premature labor and is receiving terbutaline. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects that should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dyspnea indicates potential pulmonary edema, a serious terbutaline side effect requiring immediate reporting. Nervousness, tremors, and headaches are common and less urgent.
Extract:
An infant who is receiving phototherapy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who is receiving phototherapy. Which of the following findings requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lotion interferes with phototherapy efficacy and risks burns, requiring intervention. Increased stools, rash, and eye masks are expected or standard.
Extract:
A client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is in preterm labor.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is in preterm labor. The client has a new order for betamethasone and asks the nurse about the purpose of this medication. The nurse should provide which of the following explanations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Betamethasone enhances fetal lung surfactant production, reducing respiratory distress risk. It doesn't affect cervical dilation, heart rate, or stop contractions.
Extract:
A client who is suspected of having a hydatidiform mole.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is suspected of having a hydatidiform mole. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe in this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive uterine enlargement is expected due to trophoblastic tissue growth in a hydatidiform mole. No fetal heart rate, elevated hCG, and vaginal bleeding with vesicles are typical, not clear discharge.
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 5 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.