ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A client with anemia.
Question 1 of 5
What is the nutritional importance in pregnancy for a client with anemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anemia in pregnancy requires increased iron intake to support hemoglobin production, essential for oxygen transport.
Extract:
During a delivery complicated by shoulder dystocia.
Question 2 of 5
During a delivery complicated by shoulder dystocia, the baby’s head retracts back against perineum after it emerges, a phenomenon known as ‘turtling’. Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate action for the healthcare provider to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The McRoberts maneuver, involving hyperflexion of the mother's legs, widens the pelvis, facilitating shoulder delivery in cases of shoulder dystocia.
Extract:
A 28-year-old female at 24 weeks gestation. The client reports feeling fatigued and has a history of mild anemia. She works as a cashier, which requires prolonged standing. She has two cats at home and consumes 2 cups of coffee daily. The client denies any recent illness or infections. Vital Signs: Temperature: 37.2°C (99.0°F), Heart rate: 82/min, Respiratory rate: 16/min, Blood pressure: 114/68 mm. Medical History: Hemoglobin: 10.8 g/dL (slightly low).
Question 3 of 5
For each client finding, click to specify if the finding is a biophysical, psychosocial, or environmental risk factor that increases the client’s risk for pregnancy complications.
| Finding | Biophysical | Psychosocial | Environmental |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound result. | |||
| Caffeine intake. | |||
| Job (cashier). | |||
| Pets (cats). | |||
| Medical history (anemia). |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: A: Ultrasound result (Biophysical). B: Caffeine intake (Biophysical). C: Job (cashier) (Psychosocial, Environmental). D: Pets (cats) (Environmental). E: Medical history (anemia) (Biophysical).
Extract:
A postparturient patient with endometritis.
Question 4 of 5
A postparturient patient with endometritis may present with which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever, tachycardia, abdominal pain, and purulent discharge are classic signs of endometritis, indicating an inflammatory response to bacterial invasion.
Extract:
A client at 28 weeks of gestation who has a blood pressure reading of 162/108 mm Hg, and 4 hours previously it was 148/98 mm Hg.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client at 28 weeks of gestation who has a blood pressure reading of 162/108 mm Hg, and 4 hours previously it was 148/98 mm Hg. Which of the following orders should the nurse anticipate receiving? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: A: CBC detects anemia or infection related to preeclampsia. B: Elevated AST/ALT indicate liver damage. C: Serum creatinine assesses kidney function. D: Fetal ultrasound monitors fetal growth and placental function.