ATI RN
ATI Nur 232 Maternity Final Exam SP24 Questions
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client. Using Leopold maneuvers, the nurse palpates a round, firm, movable part in the fundus of the uterus and a long, smooth surface on the client's right side.
Question 1 of 5
In which abdominal quadrant should the nurse expect to auscultate fetal heart tones?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The findings suggest a breech position with the fetal back on the left, placing the fetal chest (and heart tones) in the right lower quadrant.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a patient who is 7 days postpartum and calls the clinic to report pain and redness in her left calf.
Question 2 of 5
Besides seeing her provider, which interventions should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the leg reduces swelling and improves blood flow, helping alleviate symptoms of a potential deep vein thrombosis.
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and who asks about the signs that precede the onset of labor.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse identify as a sign that precedes labor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A surge of energy, or 'nesting,' is a common sign preceding labor. Increased vaginal discharge, sudden weight gain, and urinary retention are not typical pre-labor signs.
Extract:
A nurse is providing nutritional guidance to a parent of a newborn.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Waiting to give fruit juice until 6 months aligns with recommendations to avoid early introduction of sugary drinks.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who is pregnant for preeclampsia.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client requires further evaluation for this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated blood pressure is a key indicator of preeclampsia, warranting further evaluation.