ATI RN
ATI NUR223 Absection 4 Maternity Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who asks what her estimated date of delivery will be if her last menstrual period was May 4, 2023.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using Naegele's rule: May 4, 2023 + 7 days - 3 months + 1 year = February 11, 2024.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions reflects application of the gate control theory of pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Massaging the back stimulates non-painful nerve fibers, closing the pain gate per the gate control theory.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who is pregnant for preeclampsia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client requires further evaluation for this disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated blood pressure (>140/90 mm Hg) is a hallmark of preeclampsia, necessitating further evaluation.
Extract:
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and is in the first stage of labor.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse report to the provider first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prolonged contractions (2 min) risk fetal hypoxia, requiring immediate provider notification.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 2 hours postpartum following a cesarean birth. The client has a history of thromboembolic disease.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early ambulation prevents venous stasis, reducing thromboembolism risk in high-risk clients.