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: Decreased AFP levels are associated with Down syndrome, often with altered hCG and estriol levels, prompting further testing.
Extract:
A pregnant woman in the 36th week of gestation reports swollen feet
Question 2 of 5
A pregnant woman in the 36th week of gestation reports that her feet are quite swollen at the end of the day. After careful assessment, the nurse determines that this is an expected finding at this stage of pregnancy. Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating legs reduces dependent edema by improving venous return, a safe intervention for normal late-pregnancy swelling.
Extract:
A client's blood Rh is negative and her partner's is positive
Question 3 of 5
It is determined that a client's blood Rh is negative and her partner's is positive. To help prevent Rh isoimmunization, the nurse would expect to administer Rho(D) immune globulin at which time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering Rho(
D) at 28 weeks and within 72 hours post-delivery effectively prevents maternal antibody formation against Rh-positive fetal blood.
Extract:
A pregnant woman and her partner
Question 4 of 5
When describing perinatal education to a pregnant woman and her partner, the nurse emphasizes which goal as the primary one?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Perinatal education aims to equip couples with knowledge for a positive birth experience, enhancing decision-making and satisfaction.
Extract:
A client who may be pregnant
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who may be pregnant. The nurse reviews the client's history for presumptive signs. Which signs would the nurse most likely note? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Nausea, abdominal enlargement, positive pregnancy test, and amenorrhea are presumptive signs, indicating possible pregnancy but not definitive.