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ATI NUR223 Absection 4 Maternity Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. The client asks why she needs an ultrasound examination.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An early ultrasound at 12 weeks primarily confirms a viable pregnancy by detecting fetal heartbeat and assessing gestational age.
Extract:
A nurse observes that a newborn has a pink trunk and head, bluish hands and feet, and flexed extremities 5 min after delivery. He has a weak and slow cry, a heart rate of 130/min, and cries in response to suctioning.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should document what Apgar score for this infant?
Correct Answer: 9
Rationale: Apgar score: Color (1), Heart rate (2), Respiratory effort (1), Muscle tone (1), Reflex irritability (2) = 9.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate IV to a client who is experiencing preterm labor.
Question 3 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:
A nurse receives report about assigned clients at the start of the shift.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A client 4 hr post-cesarean with pain requires urgent assessment for potential complications like hemorrhage or infection, prioritizing over stable clients.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching the parent of a newborn about car seat use.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 45-degree angle ensures an open airway and prevents head slumping, per safety guidelines.