ATI RN MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED
2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK|MATERNAL NEWBORN ATI PROCTORED
EXAM 75 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is assessing a group of clients. Which of the following
clients should the nurse see first?
- answer-a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and reports abdominal cramping.
When using the urgent vs nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should
determine that the priority finding is a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and
reports abdominal cramping. Abdominal cramping can indicate an ectopic
pregnancy or manifestations of spontaneous abortion. The nurse should request
that the provider see this client first.
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the medical record of a client of who is
in the first trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as a risk factor for the development of preeclampsia
- answer-pregestational diabetes mellitus
Pregestational diabetes mellitus increases a client's risk for the development of
preeclampsia. Other risk factors include preexisting hypertension, renal disease,
systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
A nurse in an antepartum clinic assessing a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider
- answer-report of decreased fetal movement.
The nurse should identify that a client who reports decreased fetal movement could
be experiencing a complication related to fetal well-being. A decrease in fetal
movement can indicate fetal distress.
A nurse is admitting a client to the l and d unit when the client states. My water
just broke, which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?
- answer-begin fhr monitoring.
, The greatest risk to the client and her fetus following a rupture of membranes is
umbilical cord prolapse. The nurse should monitor the fetus closely to ensure well-
being. Therefore, this is the priority action the nurse should take.
A nurse is admitting a client who is in labor. The client admits to recent cocaine
use. For which of the following complications should the nurse assess?
- answer-abruptio placenta
Cocaine use increases the risk for vasoconstriction and possible abruptio placenta.
A nurse is assessing a client who has gestational diabetes mellitus and is
experiencing hyperglycemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
- answer-reports increased urinary output.
Increased urinary output, nausea and vomiting, reports of thirst, abdominal pain,
constipation, drowsiness, and headaches are manifestations of hyperglycemia.
Other manifestations include weak rapid pulse, fruity breath odor, urine positive
for sugar and acetone, and a blood glucose level greater than 200 mg/dl.
A nurse is assessing a client who has severe preeclampsia. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse expect.
- answer-blurred vision
The nurse should identify that a client who has severe preeclampsia can have
arteriolar vasospasms and decreased blood flow to the retina which can lead to
visual disturbances, such as blurred vision, double vision, or dark spots in the
visual field.
A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postpartum and has a vaginal hematoma.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
- answer-vaginal pressure
The nurse should expect a client who has a vaginal hematoma to report pressure in
the vagina due to the blood that leaked into the tissues.
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
- answer-report of visual disturbances
2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK|MATERNAL NEWBORN ATI PROCTORED
EXAM 75 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is assessing a group of clients. Which of the following
clients should the nurse see first?
- answer-a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and reports abdominal cramping.
When using the urgent vs nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should
determine that the priority finding is a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and
reports abdominal cramping. Abdominal cramping can indicate an ectopic
pregnancy or manifestations of spontaneous abortion. The nurse should request
that the provider see this client first.
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the medical record of a client of who is
in the first trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as a risk factor for the development of preeclampsia
- answer-pregestational diabetes mellitus
Pregestational diabetes mellitus increases a client's risk for the development of
preeclampsia. Other risk factors include preexisting hypertension, renal disease,
systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
A nurse in an antepartum clinic assessing a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider
- answer-report of decreased fetal movement.
The nurse should identify that a client who reports decreased fetal movement could
be experiencing a complication related to fetal well-being. A decrease in fetal
movement can indicate fetal distress.
A nurse is admitting a client to the l and d unit when the client states. My water
just broke, which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?
- answer-begin fhr monitoring.
, The greatest risk to the client and her fetus following a rupture of membranes is
umbilical cord prolapse. The nurse should monitor the fetus closely to ensure well-
being. Therefore, this is the priority action the nurse should take.
A nurse is admitting a client who is in labor. The client admits to recent cocaine
use. For which of the following complications should the nurse assess?
- answer-abruptio placenta
Cocaine use increases the risk for vasoconstriction and possible abruptio placenta.
A nurse is assessing a client who has gestational diabetes mellitus and is
experiencing hyperglycemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
- answer-reports increased urinary output.
Increased urinary output, nausea and vomiting, reports of thirst, abdominal pain,
constipation, drowsiness, and headaches are manifestations of hyperglycemia.
Other manifestations include weak rapid pulse, fruity breath odor, urine positive
for sugar and acetone, and a blood glucose level greater than 200 mg/dl.
A nurse is assessing a client who has severe preeclampsia. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse expect.
- answer-blurred vision
The nurse should identify that a client who has severe preeclampsia can have
arteriolar vasospasms and decreased blood flow to the retina which can lead to
visual disturbances, such as blurred vision, double vision, or dark spots in the
visual field.
A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postpartum and has a vaginal hematoma.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
- answer-vaginal pressure
The nurse should expect a client who has a vaginal hematoma to report pressure in
the vagina due to the blood that leaked into the tissues.
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
- answer-report of visual disturbances
