ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 34 weeks pregnant.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should take which of the following actions to address the condition the client is most likely experiencing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Given the client is at 34 weeks and likely experiencing preeclampsia (based on context), implementing seizure precautions is appropriate due to the risk of eclampsia.
Extract:
A nurse is admitting a patient with severe pre-eclampsia at 35 weeks of gestation and is reviewing the provider's orders.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following orders requires clarification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ambulating twice daily may not be appropriate for a patient with severe pre-eclampsia at 35 weeks of gestation. Bed rest is often recommended to help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of complications.
Extract:
Which blood pressure (BP) finding during the second trimester indicates a risk for pregnancy-induced hypertension?
Question 3 of 5
Which blood pressure (BP) finding during the second trimester indicates a risk for pregnancy-induced hypertension?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A significant increase in blood pressure from a baseline of 110/70 mmHg to a current BP of 145/85 mmHg could indicate a risk for pregnancy-induced hypertension.
Extract:
The nurse caring for the pregnant patient understands that which hormone is essential for maintaining pregnancy?
Question 4 of 5
Which hormone is essential for maintaining pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Progesterone is the primary hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy. It prevents the uterine muscles from contracting prematurely, which could lead to a miscarriage or preterm birth.
Extract:
A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a patient following a vaginal examination by the provider which is documented as: -1.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following interpretations of this finding should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The documentation “-1†in a vaginal examination indicates that the presenting part is 1 cm above the ischial spines, a common finding during labor.