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ATI NUR209 Maternal Newborn Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Client in labor
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure the baseline fetal heart rate (FHR) on a client in labor. Which of the following statements is NOT accurate regarding baseline fetal heart rates?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Baseline FHR cannot be accurately assessed during contractions due to transient changes (accelerations/decelerations). A 10-minute period, ultrasound/auscultation, and 110-160 bpm range are correct for baseline assessment.
Extract:
Antenatal client at 32 weeks' gestation with premature rupture of membranes, no signs of labor
Question 2 of 5
An antenatal client at 32 weeks' gestation has been admitted to the hospital with premature rupture of membranes. She is not exhibiting any signs of labor. What is the priority nursing intervention for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parenteral antibiotics prevent infection (e.g., chorioamnionitis) in PROM, protecting maternal and fetal health. Frequent cervical exams risk infection, delivery preparation is premature, and emotional support is secondary.
Extract:
13-year-old with muscular dystrophy receiving corticosteroids
Question 3 of 5
When caring for a 13-year-old with muscular dystrophy receiving corticosteroids to slow disease progression, which of the following medication side effects would you assess for?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Weight gain (
A), mood changes (
B), and osteoporosis (E) are corticosteroid side effects due to metabolic, neuropsychiatric, and bone impacts. Weight loss and chronic fatigue are not typical effects.
Extract:
Client with suspected endometriosis
Question 4 of 5
A clinic nurse is assessing a client with a suspected diagnosis of endometriosis. Which of the following findings in the client's medical history should the nurse identify as consistent with a diagnosis of endometriosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dysmenorrhea unresponsive to NSAIDs indicates endometriosis due to inflammatory ectopic tissue. PID, atypical Pap smears, and bloating lack specificity for this condition.
Extract:
Client with a new diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is planning care for a client who has a new diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome. The nurse should plan to monitor which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serum glucose levels are critical in PCOS due to increased risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Monitoring helps manage glucose metabolism and prevent complications, unlike liver function, BUN, or TSH, which are not directly related to PCOS.