ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Final Questions
Extract:
A newborn who is 72 hours old, has a Neonatal Abstinence Scoring System (NAS) score of 20
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A NAS score of 20 indicates significant withdrawal symptoms, warranting oral morphine to manage symptoms and prevent complications. Swaddling, naloxone, and continued scoring are not sufficient.
Extract:
An antepartum unit is triaging clients
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Painless vaginal bleeding at 28 weeks suggests placenta previa or abruption, both emergencies requiring immediate attention. Spotting, nausea, and cough are less urgent.
Extract:
A client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and at risk for placental abruption
Question 3 of 5
What is the most common risk factor for abruption?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypertension (chronic or gestational) is the most common risk factor for placental abruption, damaging uterine vessels. Trauma, smoking, and cocaine are less common causes.
Extract:
A patient who is in her second trimester, new diagnosis of gestational diabetes
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reducing exercise to 3 days a week is inadequate; 150 minutes weekly is recommended for gestational diabetes management. Other statements align with proper care.
Extract:
A mother and her baby in the postpartum unit, baby approximately 2 hours old
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of transient tachypnea of the newborn?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 170 is not specific to transient tachypnea, which involves respiratory symptoms like grunting, nasal flaring, and tachypnea (respirations of 72).