ATI RN
ATI NUR223 Absection 4 Maternity Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation and has been unable to control her gestational diabetes mellitus with diet and exercise.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should anticipate a prescription from the provider for which of the following medications for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin is the preferred treatment for uncontrolled gestational diabetes, as it does not cross the placenta and is safe.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is a primigravida, at term, and having contractions but is stating that she is 'not really sure if she is in labor or not.'
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a sign of true labor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cervical dilation and effacement are definitive signs of true labor, distinguishing it from false labor.
Extract:
A nurse is providing preconception counseling for a client who is planning a pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following supplements should the nurse recommend to help prevent neural tube defects in the fetus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Folic acid (400 mcg daily) significantly reduces the risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a new mother who is concerned that her newborn's eyes cross.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements is a therapeutic response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Newborns often appear cross-eyed due to immature eye muscle control, typically resolving by 4 months.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate IV to a client who is experiencing preterm labor.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is the priority nursing assessment for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate can depress respiratory function; monitoring respiratory rate is critical to detect toxicity.