ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Final Exam moitoso Questions
Extract:
Postpartum client with chronic hypertension.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is receiving a report on a new postpartum admission. Her medical history includes chronic hypertension. The client is asking about postpartum orders. Which of the following would be contraindicated based on the client's medical history?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methylergonovine is contraindicated in hypertension due to its potential to cause severe hypertension.
Extract:
Client in preterm labor at 33 weeks, ordered betamethasone 12 mg IM every 24 hours.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted in preterm labor at 33 weeks gestation. The provider has ordered betamethasone 12 mg IM every 24 hours. Before administering the medication, what should the nurse include in client teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Betamethasone enhances fetal lung maturity by increasing surfactant production.
Extract:
Postpartum client at 4 weeks post-delivery asking about birth control.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who arrives at the clinic for her follow-up appointment 4 weeks after delivery. The client is asking about birth control options. What contraception option would you recommend as being the most reliable?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hormonal implants are highly reliable due to continuous contraception with minimal user error.
Extract:
Client with HELLP syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with HELLP syndrome. Which of the following findings are consistent with a diagnosis of HELLP syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated liver enzymes are a hallmark of HELLP syndrome, reflecting liver dysfunction.
Extract:
Client 6 hours postpartum, saturated perineal pad in 15 minutes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hours postpartum following a vaginal birth. The client has saturated a perineal pad within 15 minutes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massaging the fundus is the first action to address uterine atony, the primary cause of postpartum hemorrhage.