ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Nursing 223g Questions
Extract:
Client during pregnancy
Question 1 of 5
When assessing a client's understanding of symptoms to report during her pregnancy, which statement would indicate to the nurse that the client comprehends the information given to her?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sudden gush of fluid may indicate premature rupture of membranes, a serious condition requiring immediate reporting.
Extract:
Four patients considering contraceptive options
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is considering contraceptive options for four patients. Which patient should the nurse identify as having a contraindication for oral contraceptives?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking over age 35 significantly increases cardiovascular risks with oral contraceptives, making it a contraindication.
Extract:
Patient who believes she might be pregnant
Question 3 of 5
A patient makes an appointment at the prenatal clinic because she believes she might be pregnant. Which assessment should the nurse identify as a presumptive sign of pregnancy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amenorrhea is a presumptive sign of pregnancy, experienced by the woman, but not definitive as it can have other causes.
Extract:
Client at 38 weeks of gestation with painless, bright red vaginal bleeding, BP 98/52 mm Hg, HR 118/min, RR 24/min, Temp 36.4°C
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a hospital is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has a large amount of painless, bright red vaginal bleeding. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Initiating IV access is the priority to administer fluids and medications, addressing hypovolemia and stabilizing the client with significant bleeding, likely due to placenta previa.
Extract:
Client with painful sores on the perineum, muscle aches, chills, mild vaginal itching
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client. The client reports a recent episode of painful sores on the perineum, muscle aches, and chills for about 2 weeks. The client currently denies pain but reports sitting is uncomfortable at times. The client denies dysuria and reports mild vaginal itching. After reviewing the information in the client's medical record, which of the following provider prescriptions should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms suggest herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), treated with antiviral medications like acyclovir to manage outbreaks.