ATI RN
ATI RN Custom 2023 Fall Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A woman gives birth to a small infant with a malformed skull. The infant grows abnormally slowly and shows signs of substantial cognitive and intellectual deficits. The child also has facial abnormalities including a short nose and thin lip that become more striking as it develops.
Question 1 of 5
What might you expect to find in the mother's pregnancy history?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic alcohol use causes Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, matching the symptoms described, as explained in Q22.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and has placenta previa.
Question 2 of 5
The client asks the nurse why the provider does not do an internal examination. Which of the following explanations of the primary reason should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An internal examination could disturb the placenta and cause profound bleeding, which is a life-threatening condition for both the mother and the fetus. Infection, preterm labor, and membrane rupture are secondary concerns.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and has a prescription for Rho (D) immunoglobulin.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should verify which of the following prior to administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rho (
D) immunoglobulin is given when the client is Rh negative and the newborn is Rh positive to prevent sensitization in future pregnancies.
Extract:
A nurse has been assigned to assess a pregnant client for abruptio placenta.
Question 4 of 5
For which classic manifestation of this condition should the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Knife-like' abdominal pain with vaginal bleeding is a classic sign of abruptio placenta due to placental separation. Painless bleeding suggests placenta previa.
Extract:
A client presents to the health care clinic for her first prenatal checkup.
Question 5 of 5
What nutritional supplement should the nurse discuss with the client to prevent neural tube defects in the developing fetus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Folic acid (400 mcg daily) is recommended to prevent neural tube defects. Vitamin E, calcium, and iron serve other purposes but don't prevent NTDs.