ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A newborn at 36 weeks' gestation with nasal flaring, labored breathing, and excessive mucus.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assesses a newborn at 36 weeks' gestation, and the following behaviors are noted: nasal flaring, labored breathing, and excessive mucus. The nurse is most concerned about:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These symptoms in a preterm newborn suggest RDS due to surfactant deficiency, a serious condition requiring urgent intervention, unlike the less likely or unrelated other options.
Extract:
A client who is in active labor
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in active labor and notes that the presenting part is at 0 station. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this clinical finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Station 0 means the presenting part is at the ischial spines level. Outlet passage, fontanel palpation, and head position are unrelated to station.
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:
Caring for a premature infant.
Question 4 of 5
In caring for the premature infant, the nurse must continually assess hydration status. Parameters to assess would include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood pH reflects acid-base balance, not hydration, unlike weight, stool, and urine which directly indicate fluid status.
Extract:
A client who is 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: D
Rationale: The maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test screens for neural tube defects and Down syndrome. It doesn't assess lung maturity, general wellbeing, or Rh incompatibility.