ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn following a forceps-assisted birth.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of this birth method?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Facial palsy is a known complication of forceps-assisted birth due to pressure on the facial nerve. The other options are not directly related to forceps use.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 6 weeks of gestation and adheres to a vegan diet.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess the client's dietary intake?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protein intake is critical for a vegan pregnant client to ensure adequate nutrition for fetal growth. The other questions are less relevant to a vegan diet assessment.
Extract:
A nurse at an antepartum clinic is caring for four clients.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe vomiting at 8 weeks suggests hyperemesis gravidarum, a priority due to dehydration risk, over the other less acute symptoms.
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a group of clients.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients has a contraindication for a contraction stress test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A previous classical (vertical) uterine incision contraindicates a contraction stress test due to the risk of uterine rupture.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to perform Leopold maneuvers on a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation.
Question 5 of 5
Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take.
Correct Answer: C, A, B, D, E
Rationale: Sequence: Empty bladder (
C), position client (
A), palpate fundus (
B), sides (
D), then symphysis pubis (E) for accurate fetal positioning.