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ATI Nurs 140 exam Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Which blood pressure (BP) finding during the second trimester indicates a risk for pregnancy-induced hypertension? Baseline BP 140/85, current BP 129/80; Baseline BP 110/70, current BP 145/85; Baseline BP 120/80, current BP 126/85; Baseline BP 110/60, current BP 120/63.
Question 1 of 5
Which blood pressure (BP) finding during the second trimester indicates a risk for pregnancy-induced hypertension?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An increase in BP from baseline by 30 mm Hg systolic or 15 mm Hg diastolic indicates a risk for pregnancy-induced hypertension. A current BP of 145/85 mm Hg from a baseline of 110/70 mm Hg shows a significant elevation, suggesting a risk for complications.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an epidural anesthesia block. The client's blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg and the fetal heart rate is 140/min.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an epidural anesthesia block. The client's blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg and the fetal heart rate is 140/min. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the client in a lateral position is the priority action. This helps relieve the pressure of the gravid uterus on the inferior vena cava, improving venous return, cardiac output, and blood pressure, thereby enhancing placental blood flow and fetal oxygenation.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation. The client has a medical history of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia with previous pregnancy, and chronic hypertension for 5 years. The client's vital signs are: BP: 170/104 mm Hg, Pulse: 89/min, Respirations: 20/min, Temperature: 98.8°F (37.1°C) Oral, Oxygen saturation: 97% room air.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation. The client has a medical history of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia with previous pregnancy, and chronic hypertension for 5 years. The client's vital signs are: BP: 170/104 mm Hg, Pulse: 89/min, Respirations: 20/min, Temperature: 98.8°F (37.1°C) Oral, Oxygen saturation: 97% room air. What are the two most important nursing interventions for this client?
Correct Answer: A, B
Rationale: Monitoring fetal heart rate and movement assesses fetal well-being, critical due to high-risk conditions. Administering magnesium sulfate prevents seizures in severe preeclampsia, addressing the client's high blood pressure and history.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an external fetal monitor. The nurse observes late decelerations on the monitor strip.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an external fetal monitor. The nurse observes late decelerations on the monitor strip and interprets them as indicating which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Late decelerations indicate uteroplacental insufficiency, where reduced placental blood flow causes fetal hypoxia, shown by symmetrical heart rate decreases after contraction peaks.
Extract:
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. The client is placed on a fetal monitor indicating a regular Fetal Heart Rate of 138/min and no uterine contractions. The client's vital signs are: blood pressure 98/52 mm Hg, heart rate 118/min, respiratory rate 24/min, and temperature 36.4 C (97.6° F).
Question 5 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. The client is placed on a fetal monitor indicating a regular fetal heart rate of 138/min and no uterine contractions. The client's vital signs are: blood pressure 98/52 mm Hg, heart rate 118/min, respiratory rate 24/min, and temperature 36.4 C (97.6° F). Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Initiating IV access is the priority to administer fluids and blood products to maintain blood pressure and perfusion, addressing potential hypovolemic shock from severe bleeding likely due to placenta previa.