ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Assessment Questions
Extract:
A client who is pregnant for the fourth time, delivered two full-term newborns and had one spontaneous abortion at 10 weeks of gestation
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant for the fourth time. The client delivered two full-term newborns and had one spontaneous abortion at 10 weeks of gestation. The nurse should document the client's obstetrical history as which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gravida 4 accounts for four pregnancies, and Para 3 reflects three viable births (two full-term and the current pregnancy).
Extract:
A client who is at 31 weeks of gestation and is receiving magnesium sulfate via continuous IV infusion for preterm labor
Question 2 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:
Parents of a newborn with an uncircumcised penis
Question 3 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 postpartum client who gave birth 8 hr ago and is saturating a perineal pad every hour
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a postpartum unit is receiving change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Saturating a perineal pad every hour indicates potential postpartum hemorrhage, requiring immediate assessment.
Extract:
A client using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking IUD strings monthly ensures the device is in place and has not moved.