ATI RN
ATI NUR 223 Maternal Newborn Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A client with recent painful perineal sores, muscle aches, chills, mild vaginal itching
Question 1 of 5
What should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Symptoms indicate possible herpes, requiring antiviral treatment (Anticipate
D), unlike unspecified alternatives.
Extract:
A client suspected of having a hydatidiform mole
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe in this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive uterine enlargement occurs due to trophoblastic growth in molar pregnancy, unlike irregular heart rate, declining hCG, or clear discharge.
Extract:
A patient scheduled for a maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test at 15 weeks of gestation
Question 3 of 5
Which explanations about this test should the nurse provide to the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The test screens for neural tube defects via alpha-fetoprotein levels, not general well-being, Rh incompatibility, or lung maturity.
Extract:
A client at 15 weeks of gestation scheduled for an amniocentesis
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should explain that the purpose of this test is to identify which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Amniocentesis detects chromosomal anomalies, gender, and neural tube defects, not cephalopelvic disproportion or Rh incompatibility.
Extract:
A client at 38 weeks of gestation with heavy, red vaginal bleeding, no contractions, feeling baby move
Question 5 of 5
What is the purpose of the ultrasound?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ultrasound locates the placenta to diagnose previa or abruption, unlike viability, biparietal diameter, or lung maturity.