ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A newborn who has macrosomia and whose mother has diabetes mellitus.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has macrosomia and whose mother has diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the following newborn complications as the priority focus of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoglycemia is the priority due to hyperinsulinemia risks, causing seizures or brain damage if untreated. Other complications are less immediate.
Extract:
A client who experienced a cesarean birth due to dysfunctional labor. The client states that she is disappointed that she did not have natural childbirth.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a cesarean birth due to dysfunctional labor. The client states that she is disappointed that she did not have natural childbirth. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Empathetic reflection validates the client's feelings, fostering emotional support. Other responses dismiss her emotions, provide inaccurate information, or make assumptions.
Extract:
A newborn who was born at 42.5 weeks of gestation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who was born at 42.5 weeks of gestation. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dry, cracked skin is typical in post-term newborns due to prolonged amniotic exposure. Increased fat, scant hair, and vernix are preterm or term traits.
Extract:
A woman with preeclampsia has a seizure.
Question 4 of 5
A woman with preeclampsia has a seizure. What is the nurse's highest priority during a seizure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staying with the client and calling for help ensures safety and monitoring, the top priority during a seizure. Other actions risk harm or are less urgent.
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.