ATI RN
ATI NUR 223 Maternal Newborn Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A client suspected of having a hydatidiform mole
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe in this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive uterine enlargement occurs due to trophoblastic growth in molar pregnancy, unlike irregular heart rate, declining hCG, or clear discharge.
Extract:
Four clients reviewing contraception options
Question 2 of 5
Which client has a contraindication for receiving oral contraceptives?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking over age 35 increases cardiovascular risks with oral contraceptives, unlike PID, benign breast disease, or non-aura migraines.
Extract:
An antepartum unit triaging clients
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Painless bleeding at 28 weeks suggests placenta previa or abruption, a life-threatening emergency, unlike cough, nausea, or early spotting.
Extract:
A patient scheduled for a maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test at 15 weeks of gestation
Question 4 of 5
Which explanations about this test should the nurse provide to the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The test screens for neural tube defects via alpha-fetoprotein levels, not general well-being, Rh incompatibility, or lung maturity.
Extract:
A client planning a pregnancy
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following supplements should the nurse recommend to help prevent neural tube defects in the fetus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Folic acid prevents neural tube defects, unlike iron, calcium, or vitamin C.