ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test at 15 weeks of gestation.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following explanations about this test should the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the given test is likely referring to the maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) screening test. This test is commonly used to screen for neural tube defects and other spinal abnormalities in the fetus. The other choices are incorrect because B is usually assessed through tests like lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio, C is typically identified through Rh factor testing, and D is evaluated through tests like non-stress test or biophysical profile.
Therefore, the most appropriate explanation to provide to the client is that the test is a screening test for spinal defects in the fetus.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing an in-service program about preventing medication errors when transcribing a prescription. The nurse is using a dosage example of two tenths of a milligram.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following examples should the nurse use to show appropriate transcription of this dosage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 0.2 mg. This format is the most appropriate for dosage transcription as it clearly indicates the decimal point. B: 0.20 mg is redundant since the zero after the decimal does not add any value. C: 20 mg is incorrect as it represents a different dosage amount. D: 2 mg is also incorrect as it is not the same dosage as the one provided. The key is to accurately represent the dosage with the appropriate decimal place, making A the correct choice.
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client. Using Leopold maneuvers, the nurse palpates a round, firm, movable part in the fundus of the uterus and a long, smooth surface on the client's right side.
Question 3 of 5
In which abdominal quadrant should the nurse expect to auscultate fetal heart tones?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The right upper quadrant is the correct area to auscultate fetal heart tones when the fetal head is in the fundus and the back is on the client's right side, indicating a cephalic presentation.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a term macrosomic newborn whose mother has poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. The newborn has respiratory distress syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should be aware that the most likely cause of the respiratory distress is which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Hyperinsulinemia. Respiratory distress can be a symptom of hyperinsulinemia due to its association with conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state. High insulin levels can lead to respiratory alkalosis, causing rapid, shallow breathing. Increased fat deposits (choice
A) primarily affect mobility and not directly respiratory function. Brachial plexus injury (choice
B) would not typically cause respiratory distress. Increased blood viscosity (choice
C) could lead to cardiovascular issues but not directly impact respiratory function. In summary, hyperinsulinemia is the most likely cause of respiratory distress as it can directly affect breathing patterns.
Extract:
A nurse is attending to a patient in labor who has received an epidural anesthesia block. The patient's blood pressure reads 80/40 mm Hg and the fetal heart rate is 140/min.
Question 5 of 5
What should be the nurse's immediate course of action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Positioning the patient laterally is the immediate course of action to maximize venous return and improve maternal blood pressure and fetal perfusion after epidural-induced hypotension.