ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn III Questions
Extract:
A woman with systemic lupus erythematosus planning pregnancy
Question 1 of 5
A woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus comes to the clinic for evaluation. The woman tells the nurse that she and her partner would like to have a baby but that they are afraid her lupus will be a problem. Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stable lupus for 6 months before pregnancy reduces risks like flares or miscarriage. Discouraging pregnancy is insensitive, claiming no effect is false, and adding many medications is inaccurate without specifics.
Extract:
A client who may be pregnant
Question 2 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: Presumptive signs, subjective or non-definitive, include nausea (hormonal), abdominal enlargement (uterine growth), positive pregnancy test (hCG detection), and amenorrhea (missed periods). Braxton Hicks are probable signs, felt later.
Extract:
A pregnant woman and fetus with tachycardia, hypertension, and vasoconstriction
Question 3 of 5
Assessment of a pregnant woman and her fetus reveals tachycardia and hypertension. There is also evidence suggesting vasoconstriction. The nurse would question the woman about use of which substance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cocaine causes tachycardia, hypertension, and vasoconstriction, risking placental abruption and fetal distress. Marijuana causes relaxation, nicotine raises heart rate but vasodilates, and caffeine mildly stimulates but doesn't constrict vessels.
Extract:
A client with severe preeclampsia receiving magnesium sulfate
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 reverses magnesium toxicity (e.g., respiratory depression), a risk with magnesium sulfate used for preeclampsia. Ferrous sulfate treats anemia, potassium chloride corrects hypokalemia, and calcium carbonate is an antacid, none addressing toxicity.
Extract:
A client who has had a spontaneous abortion and is crying
Question 5 of 5
Upon entering the room of a client who has had a spontaneous abortion, the nurse observes the client crying. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Saying 'I'm sorry you lost your baby' acknowledges the client's emotional loss empathetically. Asking why she's crying invalidates her feelings, focusing on physical pain ignores emotional needs, and claiming the baby wasn't formed is inaccurate and insensitive, as miscarriage involves loss at any stage.