ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Nursing 223g Questions
Extract:
Client in her first trimester of pregnancy
Question 1 of 5
What is considered a positive sign of pregnancy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fetal movement felt by the examiner is a positive sign, providing direct evidence of pregnancy.
Extract:
Client at 38 weeks of gestation with painless, bright red vaginal bleeding, BP 98/52 mm Hg, HR 118/min, RR 24/min, Temp 36.4°C
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a hospital is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has a large amount of painless, bright red vaginal bleeding. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Initiating IV access is the priority to administer fluids and medications, addressing hypovolemia and stabilizing the client with significant bleeding, likely due to placenta previa.
Extract:
Patient who is 6 weeks pregnant and smokes one pack of cigarettes per day
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is completing a health history for a patient who is 6 weeks pregnant. The patient informs the nurse that she smokes one pack of cigarettes per day. The nurse should inform the patient that smoking puts her newborn at risk for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking during pregnancy restricts fetal blood flow, leading to intrauterine growth restriction and low birth weight.
Extract:
Male client with suspected infertility for semen analysis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is instructing a male client about a semen analysis to be done for suspected infertility. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abstaining from ejaculation for 2-5 days ensures a sufficient sperm count for accurate semen analysis.
Extract:
Client who is 3 months pregnant
Question 5 of 5
If a woman is 3 months pregnant, which of the following findings related to breast changes would you expect to assess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Darkened breast areolas are common in early pregnancy due to hormonal changes affecting pigmentation.