ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client. Nurses' Notes: Initial visit, 1340: 29-year-old G2P0, positive hCG 2 weeks ago, LMP 7 weeks ago, vomiting daily for 2 weeks, vegetarian, poor protein intake, decreased skin turgor, moist mucous membranes, weight 79.4 kg. Vital Signs: HR 110/min, RR 18/min, BP 104/66 mmHg, Temp 36.6°C, SpO2 99%. Labs: WBC 7,500/mm³, Hgb 10.2 g/dL, Hct 45%, Platelets 360,000/mm³, Na 136 mEq/L, K 3.3 mEq/L, BUN 28 mg/dL, UA: dark amber, SG 1.045.
Question 1 of 5
Click to highlight the findings that require follow-up.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D, E, F
Rationale: Vomiting (
A), decreased turgor (
B), low Hgb (
C), low potassium (
D), high BUN (E), and dark amber urine with high SG (F) indicate dehydration, anemia, and electrolyte imbalance needing follow-up.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is indicated with HELLP syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated AST (80 units/L) indicates liver dysfunction, a key feature of HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets) in preeclampsia.
Extract:
A nurse on the postpartum unit is caring for four clients.
Question 3 of 5
For which of the following clients should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Absent deep tendon reflexes in a client on magnesium sulfate indicate magnesium toxicity, requiring immediate provider notification to prevent respiratory or cardiac complications.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client in labor who has herpes simplex virus (HSV) with active lesions.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement to prevent the transmission of HSV to the newborn?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A cesarean birth prevents neonatal HSV transmission by avoiding contact with active lesions in the birth canal.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to perform a heel stick on a newborn who has a prescription for a total serum bilirubin.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Puncturing the lateral heel minimizes nerve damage and ensures a good blood sample, standard for heel sticks in newborns.