ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is calculating the estimated date of delivery for a client who reports that the first day of her last menstrual period was August 10.
Question 1 of 5
Using Nägele's Rule, which of the following is the client's estimated date of delivery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
To calculate the estimated date of delivery using Nägele's Rule, subtract three months from August 10 (May 10) and add seven days, resulting in May 17.
Extract:
A nurse is obtaining a 2-hr postprandial blood glucose from a patient.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Selecting the lateral side of the finger for puncture is recommended because it is less painful and has good blood flow.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the prescriptions for a pregnant client who is taking digoxin.
Question 3 of 5
Which action should the nurse take to best evaluate the client's medication adherence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the client's serum medication level is the most direct and objective method to evaluate medication adherence. It provides a quantifiable measure of the digoxin level in the blood, indicating whether the client is taking the medication as prescribed.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching about home safety with a client who is 2 days postpartum.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Washing a baby's face with plain water is a safe and effective way to keep it clean without causing irritation.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin via continuous IV infusion and is experiencing persistent late decelerations in the FHR.
Question 5 of 5
After discontinuing the infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering oxygen helps improve oxygenation to the fetus and is the priority intervention for late decelerations.