ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has severe preeclampsia.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has severe preeclampsia. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Headache is expected in severe preeclampsia due to cerebral edema or vasospasm. Polyuria, tachycardia, and absent clonus are not typical; instead, oliguria, bradycardia, and positive clonus may occur.
Extract:
A client who is suspected of having a hydatidiform mole.
Question 2 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 premature labor and is receiving terbutaline.
Question 3 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:
A client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is in preterm labor.
Question 4 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 experienced a cesarean birth due to dysfunctional labor. The client states that she is disappointed that she did not have natural childbirth.
Question 5 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.