ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is evaluating a newborn who was born 2 hours ago and was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit with chest wall retractions and blue discoloration of the hands and feet.
Question 1 of 5
Which finding indicates a decline in the newborn's status?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 89% is below the normal range for a newborn (above 95%), indicating a decline in status.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation. The nurse is assessing the client 24 hours later.
Question 2 of 5
How should the nurse interpret the findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A BUN level of 40 mg/dL is higher than normal (7-20 mg/dL), indicating potential kidney dysfunction.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching about car seat safety to the parents of a newborn who was delivered at 38 weeks of gestation.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement by a parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The car seat should be positioned at a 45-degree angle to support the newborn's head and prevent it from falling forward.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn who was born postterm.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nails extending over the tips of the fingers is a common characteristic of postterm newborns due to extended growth time.
Extract:
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 19-year-old patient who is at 18 weeks of gestation. The patient presents with reports of nausea and vomiting for the past several weeks, which has worsened in severity. The patient states that they have been unable to retain even clear fluids for the past 48 hours. The patient reports no pain. The patient reports a history of migraines and asthma.
Question 5 of 5
What condition is the patient most likely experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient is most likely experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum, a severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that can lead to dehydration.