ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Final Questions
Extract:
A client who is pregnant, Gravida 4 Para 3, 33 weeks of gestation, allergies: sulfa, height 165 cm, weight 82 kg, BMI 30.6, 32 kg weight gain over the last 2 weeks
Question 1 of 5
Select the assessment findings the nurse should report to the provider
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rapid weight gain (32 kg in 2 weeks) suggests fluid retention, a potential sign of preeclampsia, requiring immediate reporting. Other findings are routine or non-urgent.
Extract:
A newborn's parent
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include to care for the umbilical cord stump?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sponge baths keep the cord dry, preventing infection and promoting healing. Covering with a diaper, washing, or applying jelly increases infection risk.
Extract:
A client in labor who has had epidural anesthesia for pain relief
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication from the epidural block?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension is a common epidural complication due to sympathetic nerve blockade, risking perfusion. Vomiting, tachycardia, and respiratory depression are less frequent.
Extract:
A newborn diagnosed with hydrocephalus
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following symptoms should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dilated scalp veins result from increased intracranial pressure in hydrocephalus. Sloping forehead, overlapping sutures, and hypertension are not typical symptoms.
Extract:
A client who is suspected of having a hydatidiform mole
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe in this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive uterine enlargement is characteristic of a hydatidiform mole due to trophoblastic overgrowth. High hCG levels, grape-like vaginal bleeding, and absence of a fetus are typical, not the other options.