ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn OB Questions
Extract:
Discussing fetal circulation with nursing students.
Question 1 of 5
What is the purpose of ductus venosus, foramen ovale, and ductus arteriosus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These shunts bypass non-functional fetal lungs (
A), directing oxygenated blood to vital organs. They do not ensure heart development (
B), regulate BP (
C), or involve lung exchange (
D).
Extract:
A mother with a 4-year-old, expecting another child, concerned about sibling reception.
Question 2 of 5
Which intervention requires follow-up?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bringing the baby home as a surprise (
C) may exclude the sibling, requiring follow-up. Heartbeat (
A), classes (
B), and gifts (
D) foster inclusion.
Extract:
A client 9 weeks pregnant, fetal cardiac activity 155 bpm, hCG+, reports spotting, cramping, dysuria, nausea.
Question 3 of 5
What priority information should the nurse report?
Correct Answer: C,E,G
Rationale: Cramping (
C), spotting (E), and dysuria (G) suggest possible miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or UTI. BP (
A), GI complaints (
B), hCG (
D), and heart rate (F) are not prioritized.
Extract:
A client in first trimester.
Question 4 of 5
Which warning sign should the client report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal cramping (
C) may indicate serious issues like ectopic pregnancy. Heartburn/nausea (
A), amenorrhea (
B), and urinary frequency (
D) are typically normal.
Extract:
A client concerned about blood loss during delivery.
Question 5 of 5
What is the correct percentage of increased blood volume during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood volume increases by 40%-50% (
D) to offset delivery loss. Other percentages (A, B,
C) are inaccurate.