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ATI NUR223 Absection 4 Maternity Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and has a prescription for methylergonovine maleate.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings is a contraindication for administering this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methylergonovine is contraindicated in hypertension due to its vasoconstrictive effects, which can exacerbate high blood pressure.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. The client asks why she needs an ultrasound examination.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An early ultrasound at 12 weeks primarily confirms a viable pregnancy by detecting fetal heartbeat and assessing gestational age.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth. The client has saturated a perineal pad within 10 min.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rapid pad saturation suggests uterine atony; fundal massage promotes contraction to control bleeding.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who is 4 hr postpartum following a vaginal delivery.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A saturated pad in 30 minutes indicates excessive bleeding, potentially from uterine atony, requiring immediate intervention.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
What is the most likely cause of early decelerations in the fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Early decelerations are caused by fetal head compression during contractions, a benign response.