ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate IV at 2 g/hr.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates that it is safe for the nurse to continue the infusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 16/min is within the normal range and indicates no respiratory depression, a critical safety parameter for continuing magnesium sulfate therapy, unlike diminished reflexes or bradycardia, which suggest toxicity.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a vaginal delivery 12 hours ago.
Question 2 of 5
When palpating the client's abdomen, at which of the following positions should the nurse expect to find the uterine fundus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 12 hours postpartum, the fundus is expected at the umbilicus, indicating normal involution, unlike higher, lower, or displaced positions.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate IV to a client who is experiencing preterm labor.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is the priority nursing assessment for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fetal heart rate is the priority assessment during magnesium sulfate administration, as it directly indicates fetal distress, which could result from altered uterine perfusion.
Extract:
A nurse is admitting a term newborn following a cesarean birth. The nurse observes that the newborn's skin is slightly yellow.
Question 4 of 5
This finding indicates the newborn is experiencing a complication related to which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Slightly yellow skin in a term newborn suggests physiologic jaundice, common due to immature liver function, unlike vitamin K deficiency, cocaine exposure, or blood group incompatibility.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has a suspected ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks of gestation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to identify as consistent with the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unilateral, cramp-like abdominal pain is a hallmark of ectopic pregnancy due to tubal implantation, unlike heavy bleeding, excessive uterine growth, or severe nausea, which are less specific.