ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Final Questions
Extract:
A newborn who was born small for gestational age
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse include as a potential cause of this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placental insufficiency restricts nutrient and oxygen delivery, leading to SGA. Asphyxia affects acute distress, preterm delivery affects size relative to gestational age, and hyperinsulinemia causes macrosomia.
Extract:
An adolescent client who has pelvic inflammatory disease due to a sexually transmitted infection, concerned about parental disclosure
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's fear validates emotions and supports autonomy, respecting confidentiality laws. Other responses risk undermining privacy or pressuring disclosure.
Extract:
A client who is 7 days postpartum and calls the clinic to report pain and redness in her left calf
Question 3 of 5
Besides seeing her provider, which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the leg reduces swelling and improves venous return, appropriate for suspected deep vein thrombosis. Cold compresses, knee flexion, and massage may worsen the condition or dislodge a clot.
Extract:
A client who is suspected of having a hydatidiform mole
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe in this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive uterine enlargement is characteristic of a hydatidiform mole due to trophoblastic overgrowth. High hCG levels, grape-like vaginal bleeding, and absence of a fetus are typical, not the other options.
Extract:
A newborn
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse understand is a clinical manifestation of pyloric stenosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Projectile vomiting is a hallmark of pyloric stenosis due to obstruction at the pylorus. Bowel sounds are present, sodium levels are typically low, and the mass is in the right upper quadrant.