ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of pyelonephritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flank pain is a classic sign of pyelonephritis, a kidney infection common in pregnancy due to urinary stasis.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who is 3 days postpartum.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cool, clammy skin suggests hypovolemia or shock, possibly from hemorrhage, requiring immediate reporting.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation. Medical History: Gravida 2 Para 1 Preeclampsia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client 24 hr later. How should the nurse interpret the findings? (Select one representative finding)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positive clonus indicates worsening preeclampsia due to neurologic irritability; low platelets and proteinuria are also concerning but clonus is more acute.
Extract:
A nurse is providing prenatal teaching to a client who practices a vegan diet and is trying to increase intake of vitamin B.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fortified soy milk is a good source of vitamin B12, which is critical for vegans as it's primarily found in animal products. The other options do not provide significant B12.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is 2 days postpartum and wants to continue using her diaphragm for contraception.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postpartum changes in pelvic anatomy require refitting a diaphragm. Oil-based lubricants damage diaphragms, it should remain in place for 6 hours post-intercourse, and sterile water is unnecessary for storage.