ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine IM to a client who has experienced a vaginal delivery.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should explain to the client that the purpose of this medication is to prevent which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methylergonovine promotes uterine contractions to prevent postpartum hemorrhage by compressing blood vessels, not infections, thromboembolism, or hypertension.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for several clients.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should recognize that it is safe to administer tocolytic therapy to which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Tocolytic therapy is safe and appropriate for preterm labor at 26 weeks to delay delivery and enhance fetal lung maturity, unlike post-term pregnancy, Braxton-Hicks contractions, or fetal death, where it is not indicated.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is to undergo a biophysical profile.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should include the following:
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: A biophysical profile evaluates amniotic fluid volume, fetal breathing, and motion to assess fetal well-being, not neck translucency or gender.
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is teaching a group of clients about nutrition requirements during lactation.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Zinc intake of at least 12 mg/day is recommended during lactation for immune function and growth, unlike increased iron, excessive calcium, or unchanged folic acid requirements.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who is gravida 1, para 0. The client was admitted to the hospital at 38 weeks of gestation with a diagnosis of preeclampsia.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as inconsistent with preeclampsia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deep tendon reflexes of +1 are normal and inconsistent with preeclampsia, which typically shows hyperreflexia (>+2), unlike elevated BP, proteinuria, or edema.