ATI RN
ATI NUR223 Absection 4 Maternity Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is providing preconception counseling for a client who is planning a pregnancy.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following supplements should the nurse recommend to help prevent neural tube defects in the fetus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Folic acid (400 mcg daily) significantly reduces the risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida.
Extract:
A nurse places a newborn under a radiant heat warmer after birth.
Question 2 of 5
The purpose of this action is to prevent which of the following in the newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A radiant heat warmer prevents cold stress, which can lead to hypothermia and metabolic complications.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who is pregnant for preeclampsia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client requires further evaluation for this disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated blood pressure (>140/90 mm Hg) is a hallmark of preeclampsia, necessitating further evaluation.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is small for gestational age (SGA).
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is the priority intervention the nurse should include in the newborn's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SGA newborns are at high risk for hypoglycemia due to low glycogen stores; monitoring blood glucose prevents neurological complications.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin for labor induction. The nurse notes recurrent late decelerations on the fetal heart monitor.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Late decelerations indicate uteroplacental insufficiency; discontinuing oxytocin reduces uterine stimulation, improving fetal oxygenation.