ATI RN
ATI NUR 223 Maternal Newborn Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and is at risk for placental abruption
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the most common risk factor for abruption?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension damages uterine vessels, making it the most common abruption risk, unlike trauma, smoking, or cocaine.
Extract:
A client in her first trimester of pregnancy
Question 2 of 5
The client inquires if she can maintain her exercise regimen during pregnancy. What would be the nurse's most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Jogging is safe if comfortable, unlike saunas, avoiding all exercise, or limiting to stretching.
Extract:
A client who is 12 weeks pregnant
Question 3 of 5
Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching about expected gestational changes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nonprescription medications may harm the fetus and require provider consultation, unlike discussing remedies, monitoring weight, or reducing stress, which are appropriate.
Extract:
A woman considering pregnancy
Question 4 of 5
What information should the nurse include to minimize the risk of having a newborn with a neural tube defect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Folic acid fortification prevents neural tube defects, unlike iron, alcohol, or aspartame.
Extract:
A client who is 33 weeks pregnant diagnosed with placenta previa
Question 5 of 5
What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fetal monitoring ensures fetal well-being in placenta previa, unlike IV, glucocorticoids, or bleeding monitoring.