ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Final Questions
Extract:
A patient who is in her second trimester, new diagnosis of gestational diabetes
Question 1 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 client who is receiving opioid epidural analgesia during labor
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following observations should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension (80/56 mm Hg) is a critical complication of epidural analgesia, risking maternal and fetal perfusion. Itching, fever, and weakness are less urgent.
Extract:
A newborn who is postmature
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Postmature newborns have cracked, peeling skin due to prolonged amniotic fluid exposure and reduced vernix. Lanugo, short nails, and vernix are typical of preterm or term infants.
Extract:
A newborn who was born small for gestational age
Question 4 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:
A patient who is in labor
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following complications should the nurse identify that the patient is at risk of developing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Without specific details, chorioamnionitis is a plausible risk during labor, especially with prolonged rupture of membranes. Other conditions require specific risk factors not provided.