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ATI Nurs 140 exam Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
In terms of the incidence and classification of diabetes, maternity nurses should know that:
Question 1 of 5
In terms of the incidence and classification of diabetes, maternity nurses should know that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Type 2 diabetes often goes undiagnosed due to its insidious onset and lack of symptoms, accounting for 90-95% of diabetes cases, making it critical for maternity nurses to recognize.
Extract:
A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a client following a vaginal examination by the provider which is documented as: -1.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a client following a vaginal examination by the provider which is documented as: -1. Which of the following interpretations of this finding should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A finding of -1 indicates the presenting part is 1 cm above the ischial spines, showing the fetus is descending but not yet engaged in the pelvis.
Extract:
In terms of the incidence and classification of diabetes, maternity nurses should know that:
Question 3 of 5
In terms of the incidence and classification of diabetes, maternity nurses should know that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Type 2 diabetes often goes undiagnosed due to its insidious onset and lack of symptoms, accounting for 90-95% of diabetes cases, making it critical for maternity nurses to recognize.
Extract:
A nurse is admitting a client who has severe preeclampsia at 35 weeks of gestation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has severe preeclampsia at 35 weeks of gestation and is reviewing the provider's orders. Which of the following orders requires clarification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ambulating twice daily is inappropriate for severe preeclampsia, as it may increase the risk of bleeding, seizures, or placental abruption; bed rest is typically recommended.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test at 15 weeks of gestation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test at 15 weeks of gestation. The nurse provides which of the following explanations about this test to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test screens for neural tube defects like spina bifida by measuring alpha-fetoprotein levels, which are elevated in such conditions.