ATI RN
ATI OB Obstetrics RN 300 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is considered a reactive nonstress test (NST)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A reactive NST requires at least two accelerations of 15 bpm lasting 15 seconds within 20 minutes, indicating fetal well-being.
Extract:
The home care nurse visits a pregnant client who has a diagnosis of mild preeclampsia.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment finding indicates a worsening of the preeclampsia and the need to notify the primary health care provider (PHCP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Headache and blurred vision indicate severe preeclampsia, possibly due to cerebral edema, requiring immediate medical attention.
Extract:
A nurse is observing the electronic fetal heart rate monitor tracing for a client who is at 40 weeks of gestation and is in labor.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should suspect a problem with the umbilical cord when she observes which of the following patterns?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Variable decelerations are caused by umbilical cord compression, leading to abrupt FHR drops requiring intervention.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has preeclampsia and is being treated with magnesium sulfate IV. The client's respiratory rate is 10/min and deep-tendon reflexes are absent.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Absent reflexes and respiratory rate <12/min indicate magnesium toxicity, requiring immediate discontinuation of the infusion to prevent further complications.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching a client who is at 15 weeks of gestation and is to undergo an amniocentesis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should explain that the purpose of this test is to identify which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Amniocentesis at 15 weeks detects chromosomal anomalies, neural tube defects, fetal gender for sex-linked disorders, and Rh incompatibility effects.