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ATI NUR223 Absection 4 Maternity Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the most likely cause of early decelerations in the fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Early decelerations are caused by fetal head compression during contractions, a benign response.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who is gravida 1 and para 0, admitted at 38 weeks of gestation with a diagnosis of preeclampsia.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as inconsistent with preeclampsia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep tendon reflexes of +1 (normal or slightly increased) are inconsistent with preeclampsia, which typically presents with hyperreflexia due to central nervous system irritability.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate IV to a client who is experiencing preterm labor.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is the priority nursing assessment for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate can depress respiratory function; monitoring respiratory rate is critical to detect toxicity.
Extract:
A nurse places a newborn under a radiant heat warmer after birth.
Question 4 of 5
The purpose of this action is to prevent which of the following in the newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A radiant heat warmer prevents cold stress, which can lead to hypothermia and metabolic complications.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 41 weeks of gestation and is receiving oxytocin for labor induction. The nurse notes early decelerations on the fetal heart monitor.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early decelerations are benign, caused by fetal head compression; continued monitoring is appropriate as they do not indicate distress.