2023-2024 ATI RN Practice Exam with Answers (76 Solved Questions)
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VATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023/2024
GRADED A 150 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about substance use disorders during
pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER Encourage client who are prescribed
methadone to breastfeed.
-The nurse should encourage clients who are prescribed methadone during pregnancy to
breastfeed their newborns to help with withdrawal symptoms.
A nurse is caring for a client who received terbutaline subcutaneously. Which of the following
findings is an indication the medication was effective? - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased
frequency of contractions.
-Terbutaline is a tocolytic medication that is used to halt preterm labor. Terbutaline cause
relaxation of smooth muscle, which decrease uterine activity. Therefore, the nurse should
identify that a decrease in frequency of contractions is an indication that terbutaline was
effective.
A charge nurse is discussing care of clients who are in labor with a newly licensed nurse. Which
of the following actions should the charge nurse include in the teaching regarding situations
requiring an amniotomy? - CORRECT ANSWER Placing a fetal scalp electrode.
-A fetal scalp electrode is attached to the presenting part of the fetus in order to provide
accurate continuous monitoring of the fetal heart rate. If the client's membranes are intact, the
amniotic sac must be artificially ruptured prior to attaching the electrode to enable access to
the presenting part.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has preeclampsia prior to administering
labetalol. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication? -
CORRECT ANSWER Heart rate 54/min
GRADED A 150 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about substance use disorders during
pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER Encourage client who are prescribed
methadone to breastfeed.
-The nurse should encourage clients who are prescribed methadone during pregnancy to
breastfeed their newborns to help with withdrawal symptoms.
A nurse is caring for a client who received terbutaline subcutaneously. Which of the following
findings is an indication the medication was effective? - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased
frequency of contractions.
-Terbutaline is a tocolytic medication that is used to halt preterm labor. Terbutaline cause
relaxation of smooth muscle, which decrease uterine activity. Therefore, the nurse should
identify that a decrease in frequency of contractions is an indication that terbutaline was
effective.
A charge nurse is discussing care of clients who are in labor with a newly licensed nurse. Which
of the following actions should the charge nurse include in the teaching regarding situations
requiring an amniotomy? - CORRECT ANSWER Placing a fetal scalp electrode.
-A fetal scalp electrode is attached to the presenting part of the fetus in order to provide
accurate continuous monitoring of the fetal heart rate. If the client's membranes are intact, the
amniotic sac must be artificially ruptured prior to attaching the electrode to enable access to
the presenting part.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has preeclampsia prior to administering
labetalol. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication? -
CORRECT ANSWER Heart rate 54/min
-The nurse should identify that a heart rate of 54/min is below the expected reference range of
60 to 100/min. During pregnancy, the heart rate increases 10 to 15/min due to increased blood
volume and increase tissue demands for oxygen. Bradycardia is a contraindication for the
administration of labetalol, an antihypertensive medication. Therefore, the nurse should
withhold the medication and notify the provider.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and observes the client choking
while eating lunch. The client is unable to speak or cough. Identify the sequence of steps the
nurse should take to clear the airway obstruction. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Stand posterior to
the client.
2. Position arms under the client's axilla and across the client's chest.
3. Place thumb-side of a clenched fist to the client's mid-sternum area.
4. Initiate chest thrust to the client using a backward motion.
-If the client becomes unconscious, the nurse should perform CPR and activate emergency
medical services.
A nurse is preparing to administer an opioid analgesic to a client who is in active labor. Which of
the following assessments should the nurse perform? (SATA) - CORRECT ANSWER Maternal
blood pressure.
-Opioid analgesic can cause hypotension. The nurse should assess the clients blood pressure
before and after administering opioids.
Pain level.
-The nurse should assess the clients baseline pain level prior to administering pain medication
and again after administering pain medication to determine the effectiveness of the medication.
Opioid analgesic are indicated for the relief of moderate to sever labor pain.
Fetal heart rate.
-Opioid analgesics can cause fetal bradycardia and changes in variability. The nurse should
assess the fetal heart rate prior to administering an opioid analgesic to ensure the rate is within
the expedited reference range and to have a baseline for future assessments. The nurse should
provide ongoing assessments of fetal heart rate throughout labor according to facility protocol.
60 to 100/min. During pregnancy, the heart rate increases 10 to 15/min due to increased blood
volume and increase tissue demands for oxygen. Bradycardia is a contraindication for the
administration of labetalol, an antihypertensive medication. Therefore, the nurse should
withhold the medication and notify the provider.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and observes the client choking
while eating lunch. The client is unable to speak or cough. Identify the sequence of steps the
nurse should take to clear the airway obstruction. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Stand posterior to
the client.
2. Position arms under the client's axilla and across the client's chest.
3. Place thumb-side of a clenched fist to the client's mid-sternum area.
4. Initiate chest thrust to the client using a backward motion.
-If the client becomes unconscious, the nurse should perform CPR and activate emergency
medical services.
A nurse is preparing to administer an opioid analgesic to a client who is in active labor. Which of
the following assessments should the nurse perform? (SATA) - CORRECT ANSWER Maternal
blood pressure.
-Opioid analgesic can cause hypotension. The nurse should assess the clients blood pressure
before and after administering opioids.
Pain level.
-The nurse should assess the clients baseline pain level prior to administering pain medication
and again after administering pain medication to determine the effectiveness of the medication.
Opioid analgesic are indicated for the relief of moderate to sever labor pain.
Fetal heart rate.
-Opioid analgesics can cause fetal bradycardia and changes in variability. The nurse should
assess the fetal heart rate prior to administering an opioid analgesic to ensure the rate is within
the expedited reference range and to have a baseline for future assessments. The nurse should
provide ongoing assessments of fetal heart rate throughout labor according to facility protocol.
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