ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A two-hour-old newborn at 36 4/7 weeks gestation experiencing tremors.
Question 1 of 5
The Mother-Baby nurse is caring for a two hour old newborn who is 36 4/7 weeks gestation. The nurse assesses that the newborn is experiencing tremors (jitteriness). What nursing action has the highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tremors in a preterm newborn suggest hypoglycemia, making glucose checking critical to prevent neurological harm, unlike bilirubin or vitals which are less urgent.
Extract:
After the birth of a newborn.
Question 2 of 5
After the birth of a newborn, the nursing intervention that most effectively promotes parental attachment is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skin-to-skin contact on the abdomen fosters bonding and breastfeeding, unlike interventions that separate mother and baby.
Extract:
A client who is in the third trimester of pregnancy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in the third trimester of pregnancy. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as an expected physiologic change during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lordosis, an increased lower back curve, accommodates the growing uterus. Neck flexion, increased abdominal tone, and decreased joint mobility are not typical.
Extract:
A laboring client.
Question 4 of 5
Why is it important for the nurse to assess the bladder regularly and encourage the laboring client to void every 2 hours?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A full bladder can obstruct fetal descent, prolonging labor and increasing complications, unlike the incorrect or unrelated other options.
Extract:
A client whose laboratory findings indicate a negative rubella titer
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an antepartum client whose laboratory findings indicate a negative rubella titer. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A negative rubella titer indicates non-immunity, requiring immunization post-delivery to protect future pregnancies. Vaccination during pregnancy is unsafe, it doesn't confirm no infection, and immunity is absent.