ATI RN
ATI Nur 232 Maternity Final Exam SP24 Questions
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client whose blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg. The client's last menstrual period was on May 4, 2023.
Question 1 of 5
What would be the estimated due date for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using Nägele's Rule: May 4, 2023 + 7 days = May 11, 2023; subtract 3 months = February 11, 2023; add 1 year = February 11, 2024.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth 2 hours ago. The nurse notes that the client's blood pressure is 60 mm Hg.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evaluating the firmness of the uterus is the first action to identify uterine atony, a common cause of postpartum hemorrhage leading to low blood pressure. Other actions follow based on findings.
Extract:
What is the role of a nurse in assessing a pregnant woman's diet?
Question 3 of 5
Assess her skin for hydration and color
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the client to describe her intake for the last week provides a direct and accurate assessment of her current dietary habits.
Extract:
A nurse is attending to a client 2 hours after a spontaneous vaginal birth and the client has saturated two perineal pads with blood within a 30-minute period.
Question 4 of 5
What should be the priority nursing intervention at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palpating the fundus is the priority to assess for uterine atony, a common cause of postpartum hemorrhage indicated by heavy bleeding.
Extract:
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is 3 weeks postpartum following the birth of a healthy newborn. The client reports feeling 'down', sad, having no energy, and wanting to cry.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking if the client has considered harming her newborn is the priority to assess for postpartum depression and ensure the safety of the newborn and mother.