ATI RN
ATI NUR 223 Maternal Newborn Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A client in her first trimester upset about doubts despite planning the pregnancy
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Validating ambivalent feelings normalizes the client's experience, unlike suggesting counseling, dismissing concerns, or redirecting to family.
Extract:
A client at 38 weeks of gestation with heavy, red vaginal bleeding, no contractions, feeling baby move
Question 2 of 5
What is the purpose of the ultrasound?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ultrasound locates the placenta to diagnose previa or abruption, unlike viability, biparietal diameter, or lung maturity.
Extract:
A client 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: A
Rationale: Excessive uterine enlargement occurs due to trophoblastic growth in molar pregnancy, unlike irregular heart rate, declining hCG, or clear discharge.
Extract:
A client who is 23 weeks pregnant
Question 4 of 5
Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching about immunizations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The influenza vaccine is safe and recommended during pregnancy to protect mother and baby, unlike rubella and varicella (live vaccines contraindicated in pregnancy) or Tdap (recommended between 27-36 weeks).
Extract:
A client with recent painful perineal sores, muscle aches, chills, mild vaginal itching
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Symptoms indicate possible herpes, requiring antiviral treatment (Anticipate
D), unlike unspecified alternatives.