ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn 5 Questions
Extract:
A pregnant woman undergoes a triple/quadruple screen at 16 to 18 weeks' gestation
Question 1 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: Low AFP levels correlate with Down syndrome, necessitating further diagnostic tests like amniocentesis for confirmation.
Extract:
A pregnant woman is admitted with premature rupture of the membranes
Question 2 of 5
A pregnant woman is admitted with premature rupture of the membranes. The nurse is assessing the woman closely for possible infection. Which findings would lead the nurse to suspect that the woman is developing an infection? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Cloudy malodorous fluid, abdominal tenderness, fetal bradycardia, and elevated pulse rate indicate infection, signaling chorioamnionitis risk.
Extract:
A pregnant woman who has undergone genetic testing informs the nurse that her baby will be born with Down syndrome
Question 3 of 5
While talking with a pregnant woman who has undergone genetic testing, the woman informs the nurse that her baby will be born with Down syndrome. The nurse understands that Down syndrome is an example of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Down syndrome is caused by trisomy 21, an extra chromosome 21, classifying it as a trisomy numeric abnormality.
Extract:
A client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to treat severe preeclampsia
Question 4 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 client comes to the prenatal clinic for her first visit
Question 5 of 5
A client comes to the prenatal clinic for her first visit. When determining the client's estimated due date, the nurse understands that which method is the most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ultrasound in the first trimester provides the most accurate due date by measuring fetal size, unlike less precise methods like Nagele's rule.