ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is having a nonstress test performed. The fetal heart rate (FHR) is 130 to 150/min, but there has been no fetal movement for 15 minutes.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering a snack like orange juice stimulates fetal movement for the nonstress test, a non-invasive first step, unlike premature reporting, repositioning, or walking.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is pregnant and has phenylketonuria (PKU).
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to eliminate from her diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peanut butter, high in phenylalanine, must be eliminated for PKU clients to prevent harmful accumulation, unlike potatoes, apple juice, or broccoli, which are low in phenylalanine and safe.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching about expected gestational changes to a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using only nonprescription medications without consulting a provider is unsafe, as some can harm the fetus, unlike monitoring weight, reducing stress, or discussing remedies.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching a newborn's parent how to care for the umbilical cord stump.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sponge baths keep the umbilical cord stump dry, promoting healing, unlike petroleum jelly, diaper covering, or daily washing, which can increase infection risk.
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 7 weeks of gestation. The client reports urinary frequency and asks if this will continue until delivery.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary frequency occurs in the first and third trimesters due to hormonal changes and uterine pressure, unlike being limited to 12 weeks, ignorable, or unpredictable.