ATI RN
ATI NUR270A Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
Client receiving epidural analgesia during labor.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving epidural analgesia during labor. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report to the physician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fetal bradycardia indicates distress, requiring immediate physician notification.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows that the third stage of labor has a high risk for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Incomplete placental delivery can cause postpartum hemorrhage, a primary concern in the third stage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for several clients. The nurse should recognize that it is appropriate to administer tocolytic therapy to which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Tocolytics delay preterm labor at 32 weeks to enhance fetal development.
Extract:
34-year-old female, gravida 4, para 3, at 34 weeks gestation with chronic hypertension, headache, visual disturbances, abdominal discomfort.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 34-year-old female client who is at 34 weeks of gestation in the labor and delivery unit. Select the potential condition, actions to take and the parameters to monitor.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preeclampsia is indicated by hypertension, proteinuria, and symptoms; monitor blood pressure and platelets, administer magnesium sulfate, and prepare for delivery.
Extract:
Client in premature labor receiving terbutaline.
Question 5 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: A
Rationale: Dyspnea indicates potential respiratory complications from terbutaline, requiring immediate reporting.