ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Assessment Questions
Extract:
A client who is at 29 weeks of gestation and has phenylketonuria
Question 1 of 5
A nurse providing dietary teaching to a client who is at 29 weeks of gestation and has phenylketonuria. Which of the following food suggestions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sliced apples are low in phenylalanine and safe for individuals with PKU, unlike peanut butter, milk, and eggs, which contain high levels of phenylalanine.
Extract:
A client who is at 35 weeks of gestation and is experiencing mild vaginal bleeding due to placenta previa
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 35 weeks of gestation and is experiencing mild vaginal bleeding due to placenta previa. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous fetal heart rate monitoring is crucial in placenta previa to ensure fetal well-being and detect signs of distress.
Extract:
A client who is receiving oxytocin to augment labor with recurrent variable decelerations of the FHR
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin to augment labor. The nurse notes recurrent variable decelerations of the FHR. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discontinuing oxytocin is the first step to alleviate umbilical cord compression caused by excessive uterine contractions, improving fetal heart rate patterns.
Extract:
A client using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception
Question 4 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 client who is postpartum, has a deep-vein thrombosis, and is receiving heparin therapy via subcutaneous injections
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum, has a deep-vein thrombosis, and is receiving heparin therapy via subcutaneous injections. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subcutaneous heparin injections are typically administered in the abdomen to facilitate absorption and minimize complications.