ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn 5 Questions
Extract:
A pregnant client in her second trimester has a hemoglobin level of 11 g/dL
Question 1 of 5
A pregnant client in her second trimester has a hemoglobin level of 11 g/dL. The nurse interprets this as indicating:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A hemoglobin of 11 g/dL suggests iron-deficiency anemia, as it’s low for pregnancy, potentially causing fatigue and requiring iron supplementation.
Extract:
A client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to treat severe preeclampsia
Question 2 of 5
Which compound would the nurse have readily available for a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to treat severe preeclampsia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium gluconate is the antidote for magnesium toxicity, reversing effects like respiratory depression in preeclampsia treatment.
Extract:
A pregnant woman undergoes a triple/quadruple screen at 16 to 18 weeks' gestation
Question 3 of 5
A pregnant woman undergoes a triple/quadruple screen at 16 to 18 weeks' gestation. What would the nurse suspect if the woman's alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level is decreased?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased AFP levels are associated with Down syndrome, often with altered hCG and estriol levels, prompting further testing.
Extract:
A woman suspecting she is pregnant
Question 4 of 5
A woman comes to the prenatal clinic suspecting that she is pregnant, and assessment reveals probable signs of pregnancy. Which findings would the nurse most likely assess? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Softening of the cervix, positive pregnancy test, amenorrhea, and ballottement are probable signs, strongly suggesting pregnancy.
Extract:
A woman in her first trimester
Question 5 of 5
When assessing a woman in her first trimester, which emotional response would the nurse most likely expect to find?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emotional lability, driven by hormonal changes, is common in the first trimester, causing mood swings and heightened emotions.