ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Assessment Questions
Extract:
A client using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking IUD strings monthly ensures the device is in place and has not moved.
Extract:
A newborn who is 48 hours old and has a maternal history of methadone use during pregnancy
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 48 hours old and has a maternal history of methadone use during pregnancy. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an indication of neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high-pitched cry is a common manifestation of NAS, indicating central nervous system irritability. This symptom, along with others, is consistent with withdrawal from opioids such as methadone.
Extract:
A client who is at 31 weeks of gestation and is receiving magnesium sulfate via continuous IV infusion for preterm labor
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 31 weeks of gestation and is receiving magnesium sulfate via continuous IV infusion for preterm labor. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 11/min is below the normal range and could indicate magnesium sulfate toxicity, which can depress respiratory function. This finding requires prompt reporting to prevent further complications.
Extract:
A client who is at 8 weeks of gestation
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing recommendations for daily nutrient intake during pregnancy with a client who is at 8 weeks of gestation. For which of the following nutrients should the nurse instruct the client to increase their intake during the first trimester of pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Protein needs increase during pregnancy to support fetal and placental growth, critical in the first trimester for tissue development.
Extract:
A client who is pregnant for the fourth time, delivered two full-term newborns and had one spontaneous abortion at 10 weeks of gestation
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant for the fourth time. The client delivered two full-term newborns and had one spontaneous abortion at 10 weeks of gestation. The nurse should document the client's obstetrical history as which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gravida 4 accounts for four pregnancies, and Para 3 reflects three viable births (two full-term and the current pregnancy).