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ATI NUR223 Absection 4 Maternity Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and has placenta previa. The client asks why the provider does not do an internal examination.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following explanations of the primary reason should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Internal examination in placenta previa risks disrupting the placenta, causing severe hemorrhage due to its low-lying position over the cervix.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate IV to a client who is experiencing preterm labor.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the priority nursing assessment for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate can depress respiratory function; monitoring respiratory rate is critical to detect toxicity.
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is suspected of having a hydatidiform mole.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe in this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excessive uterine enlargement is characteristic of a hydatidiform mole due to rapid abnormal placental growth.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to the mother of a newborn born small for gestational age.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse include as a possible cause of this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placental insufficiency restricts nutrient and oxygen supply, causing intrauterine growth restriction and SGA.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and is breastfeeding. The client states that she is concerned about dietary precautions since she has a family history of food allergies.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse offer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding peanuts may reduce allergic sensitization in infants with a family history of food allergies.