ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate IV to a client who is experiencing preterm labor.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the priority nursing assessment for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fetal heart rate is the priority assessment during magnesium sulfate administration, as it directly indicates fetal distress, which could result from altered uterine perfusion.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client for postpartum infection.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client requires further evaluation for endometritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pelvic pain is a key symptom of endometritis, warranting further evaluation, unlike hematuria, breast tenderness (mastitis), or lochia without foul odor.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client during the first trimester of pregnancy. After reviewing the client's blood work, the nurse notices she does not have immunity to rubella.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following times should the nurse understand is recommended for rubella immunization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rubella immunization is recommended post-delivery to avoid risks to the fetus from the live virus vaccine, unlike during pregnancy or conception attempts.
Extract:
A nurse in a family planning clinic is caring for a 17-year-old female client who is requesting oral contraceptives. The client states that she is nervous because she has never had a pelvic examination.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking what part of the exam makes the client nervous invites dialogue, allowing the nurse to address specific concerns and promote client comfort, unlike the other options, which either provide inaccurate information or dismiss the client's anxiety.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who received magnesium sulfate to treat preterm labor.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following clinical findings should the nurse identify as an indication of toxicity from magnesium sulfate therapy and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory depression is a critical sign of magnesium sulfate toxicity, requiring immediate reporting and intervention, unlike nausea, drowsiness, or flushing, which are less severe.