ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn 5 Questions
Extract:
A pregnant woman and her fetus reveals tachycardia and hypertension, evidence suggesting vasoconstriction
Question 1 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, increasing risks like placental abruption and fetal distress.
Extract:
A woman hospitalized with severe preeclampsia is being treated with hydralazine
Question 2 of 5
A woman hospitalized with severe preeclampsia is being treated with hydralazine to control blood pressure. Which finding would lead the nurse to suspect that the client is having an adverse effect associated with this drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia is a known adverse effect of hydralazine due to reflex response to vasodilation, potentially worsening cardiac strain.
Extract:
A church-based group presentation about HIV
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning a presentation about HIV for a church-based group. Which of the following information about HIV transmission should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HIV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, involving infected body fluids, making this the key point for education.
Extract:
A pregnant woman
Question 4 of 5
During a prenatal visit, a pregnant woman says, 'I know the amniotic fluid is important, but can you tell me more about it?' When describing amniotic fluid to a pregnant woman, which description would the nurse most likely include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amniotic fluid cushions the fetus against injury, a primary protective function, making this the most accurate description.
Extract:
A pregnant woman undergoes a triple/quadruple screen at 16 to 18 weeks' gestation
Question 5 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.