ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A postpartum client
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record of a postpartum client. The nurse should identify that which of the following factors places the client at risk for an infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meconium-stained fluid increases maternal infection risk if it enters the bloodstream, unlike episiotomy (managed risk), hypertension, or previa (other complications).
Extract:
A client who is pregnant and has HIV
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is pregnant and has HIV. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bathing the newborn removes maternal fluids, reducing HIV transmission risk, unlike stopping antiretrovirals (continued), scalp electrodes (increase risk), or pneumococcal vaccine (not routine).
Extract:
A client who is postpartum and experiencing hypovolemic shock
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and experiencing hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cool, clammy skin results from vasoconstriction in hypovolemic shock, unlike normal respiratory rate, bounding pulses (compensatory tachycardia typical), or low-normal urine output.
Extract:
An antepartum client at 35 weeks of gestation undergoing a nonstress test
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing the results of a nonstress test for an antepartum client at 35 weeks of gestation. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the need for further diagnostic testing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Only three fetal movements in 20 minutes is below the expected activity level, suggesting possible fetal compromise, unlike reassuring heart rate responses or minor contractions.
Extract:
A client who is primigravid and scheduled for an abdominal ultrasound
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is primigravid and is scheduled to have an abdominal ultrasound. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A full bladder enhances ultrasound visibility by displacing intestines, unlike avoiding lotion, fasting, or stool softeners, which are not required.