ATI RN
ATI NUR223 Absection 4 Maternity 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: C
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate can depress respiratory function; monitoring respiratory rate is critical to detect toxicity.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
What is the most likely cause of early decelerations in the fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Early decelerations are caused by fetal head compression during contractions, a benign response.
Extract:
A nurse in a community clinic is counseling a client who received a positive test result for chlamydia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A single dose of azithromycin is the standard treatment for uncomplicated chlamydia, ensuring effective eradication.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the first stage of labor and is using pattern-paced breathing. The client says she feels lightheaded and her fingers are tingling.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lightheadedness and tingling indicate hyperventilation; breathing into a paper bag restores CO2 levels, correcting respiratory alkalosis.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a newborn immediately following a scheduled cesarean delivery.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory distress is the priority due to the risk of incomplete lung fluid clearance in cesarean deliveries, which can lead to breathing difficulties requiring immediate intervention.