ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation. Medical History: Gravida 2 Para 1 Preeclampsia.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client 24 hr later. How should the nurse interpret the findings? (Select one representative finding)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positive clonus indicates worsening preeclampsia due to neurologic irritability; low platelets and proteinuria are also concerning but clonus is more acute.
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is breastfeeding her newborn.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feeding every 2-3 hours supports milk supply and newborn hydration. Feeding times vary, water isn't needed, and 6-8 wet diapers are expected daily.
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following tubal ligation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tubal ligation blocks the fallopian tubes but doesn't affect ovarian function or hormones, so ovulation continues unchanged.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following types of isolation precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MRSA requires contact precautions due to transmission via direct contact or contaminated surfaces. The other precautions are for different pathogens.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 6 weeks of gestation and adheres to a vegan diet.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess the client's dietary intake?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protein intake is critical for a vegan pregnant client to ensure adequate nutrition for fetal growth. The other questions are less relevant to a vegan diet assessment.