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ATI Maternal newborn proctored exam b. betamethasone - ANS-A nurse is caring for a client who is at 32 wks gestation and is experiencing preterm labor. What meds should the nurse plan to administer? a. misoprostol b. betamethasone c. poractant alfa d. methylergonovine a. urine test for presence of HCG - ANS-A nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who suspects she may be pregnant and asks the nurse how the provider will confirm her pregnancy. The nurse should inform the client that what lab test will be used to confirm her pregnancy? a. urine test for presence of HCG b. urine test for the presence of HCS c. blood test for presence of estrogen d. blood test for the amount of circulating progesterone a. palpable fetal movement - ANS-A nurse is caring for a client who believes she may be pregnant. What finding should the nurse identify as a positive sign of pregnancy? a. palpable fetal movement b. amenorrhea c. chadwick's sign d. positive pregnancy test a. renal agenesis - ANS-A nurse is caring for a client who has oligohydraminios. What fetal anomalies should the nurse expect? a. renal agenesis b. atrial septal defect c. spina bifida d. hydrocephalus a. uterine contractions The nurse should expect the client to be experiencing uterine contractions due to abdominal trauma. - ANS-A nurse is assessing a client who is at 37 wks gestation and has a suspected pelvic fracture due to blunt abd trauma. What findings should the nurse expect? a. uterine contractions b. bradycardia c. seizures d. bradypnea b. dark brown vaginal discharge A hydatidiform mole, or a molar pregnancy, is a benign proliferative growth of the chorionic villi, which gives rise to multiple cysts. The products of conception transform into a large number of edematous, fluid-filled vesicles. As cells slough off the uterine wall, vaginal discharge is usually dark brown and can contain grapelike clusters. - ANS-A nurse is assessing a client who is at 12 wks gestation and has hydatidiform mole. What findings should the nurse expect? a. hypothermia b. dark brown vaginal discharge c. fetal heart tones d. decreased urinary output a. 480 mL urine output in 24 hrs When using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should determine that the priority finding is 480 mL of urine output in 24 hr because the minimum acceptable urine output in an adult client is 30 mL/hr. This can indicate progression of preeclampsia to preeclampsia with severe features, which requires immediate intervention. Therefore, this is the priority finding. - ANS-A nurse is assessing a client who is at 35 weeks of gestation and has mild gestational HTN. What finding should the nurse identify as the priority? a. 480 mL urine output in 24 hrs b. 1+ protein in the urine c. +2 edema of the feet d. BP 144/92 d. you should continue to take zidovudine throughout the pregnancy -can be transmitted through breastfeeding -she can continue to have sex The nurse should inform the client that taking prescription antiviral medication every day decreases the risk of transmission of HIV to her newborn. - ANS-A nurse is teaching a client who is at 12 wks gestation and has HIV. What statement should the nurse include in the teaching? a. you will be in isolation after delivery b. abstain from sexual intercourse throughout pregnancy c. breastfeed your newborn to provide passive immunity d. you should continue to take zidovudine throughout the pregnancy b. blurred or double vision - ANS-A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 8 wks gestation about manifestations to report to the provider during pregnancy. What info should the nurse include in the teaching? a. nausea upon awakening b. blurred or double vision c. increase in white vaginal discharge d. leg cramps when sleeping a. decrease the dose of oxytocin by half The nurse should decrease the dose of oxytocin by half because the client is experiencing uterine tachysystole. - ANS-A nurse is caring for a client who is in the latent phase of labor and is receiving oxytocin via continuous IV infusion. The nurse notes that the client is having contractions every 2 min which last 100-110 seconds that the fetal heart rate is reassuring. What action should the nurse take? a. decrease the dose of oxytocin by half b. administer oxygen via nonrebreather mask c. decrease the infusion rate of the maintenance IV fluid d. administer terbutaline 0.25mg subq c. prepare equipment needed for newborn resuscitation The nurse should ensure that all supplies and equipment needed for resuscitation of the newborn are readily available for every delivery. Endotracheal suctioning is recommended in cases of meconium staining only if the newborn has poor respiratory effort, decreased muscle tone, and bradycardia after delivery. - ANS-A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and has meconium staining of the amniotic fluid. The nurse notes a reassuring FHR tracing from the external fetal monitor. What action should the nurse take? a. prepare the client for emergency c-section b. perform endotrach suctioning as soon as the fetal head is delivered c. prepare equipment needed for newborn resuscitation d. prepare the client for an ultrasound exam b. perform a vaginal exam When a client has a placenta previa, the placenta implants in the lower part of the uterus and obstructs the cervical os (the opening to the vagina). The nurse should clarify this prescription because any manipulation can cause tearing of the placenta and increased bleeding. - ANS-A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is at 33 wks gestation and has placenta previa and bleeding. What scripts should the nurse clarify with the provider? a. insert a large-bore IV catheter b. perform a vaginal exam c. perform continuous external fetal monitoring d. obtain a blood sample for lab testing d. use vibroacoustic stim on the client's abd for 3 seconds The nurse should use a vibroacoustic stimulator on the client's abdomen to elicit fetal activity because the fetus is most likely sleeping. Fetal movement should cause accelerations in the FHR. - ANS-A nurse is caring for a client who is at 37 wks gestation and is undergoing a nonstress test. The FHR is 130 without accelerations for the past 10 min. What action should the nurse take? a. request a script for an internal fetal scalp electrode b. auscultate the FHR with a doppler transducer c. report the nonreactive test result to the provider immediately d. use vibroacoustic stim on the client's abd for 3 seconds a. instruct the client to obtain a rubella immunization after delivery - ANS-A nurse is reviewing lab results for a client who is at 37 wks gestation. The nurse notes that the client is rubella non-immune, positive for group A beta-hemolytic strep, and has a blood type O neg. What action should the nurse take? a. instruct the client to obtain a rubella immunization after delivery b. request a script for an antibiotic until delivery c. inform the client that she will have to deliver via c-section d. administer a dose of Pho(D) immune globulin b. fetal GI anomaly Polyhydramnios is the presence of excessive amniotic fluid surrounding the unborn fetus. Gastrointestinal malformations and neurologic disorders are expected findings for a fetus experiencing the effects of polyhydramnios. - ANS-A nurse is reviewing the med record of a client who is at 39 wks gestation and has polyhydramnios. What finding should the nurse expect? a. total pregnancy wt gain of 3.6 kg b. fetal GI anomaly c. gestational HTN d. fundal height of 34 cm b. feeling of warmth The nurse should tell the client to expect the feeling of warmth all over her body while the magnesium sulfate is infusing. - ANS-A nurse is teaching a client who has pre-eclampsia and is to receive magnesium sulfate via continuous IV infusion about expected adverse effects. What adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching? a. elevated BP b. feeling of warmth c. generalized pruritis d. hyperactivity d. apply pressure to the client's sacral area during contractions - ANS-A nurse is caring for a client who is in the latent phase of labor and is experiencing low back pain. What action should the nurse take? a. position the client supine with legs elevated b. instruct the client to pant during contractions c. encourage the client to soak in a warm bath d. apply pressure to the client's sacral area during contractions c. swelling of the face - ANS-A nurse is teaching a client who is at 12 wks gestation about manifestations of potential complications that she should report to her provider. What info should the nurse include in the teaching? a. intermittent nausea b. white vaginal discharge c. swelling of the face d. urinary frequency a. you will need to have a full bladder during the ultrasound MY ANSWER The nurse should tell the client that a full bladder helps to lift the gravid uterus out of the pelvis during the examination. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the client has a full bladder to obtain the most accurate image of the fetus. - ANS-A nurse is teaching a client who is at 10 wks gestation about an abd. ultrasound in the first trimester. What info should the nurse include in the teaching? a. you will need to have a full bladder during the ultrasound b. you will have a non stress test prior to the ultrasound c. the ultrasound will determine the length of your cervix d. you will experience uterine cramping during the ultrasound c. dark red vaginal bleeding The nurse should expect the client who has a mild placental abruption to have minimal dark red vaginal bleeding. - ANS-A nurse is assessing a client who is 34 wks gestation and has mild placental abruption. What finding should the nurse expect? a. decreased urinary output b. fetal distress c. dark red vaginal bleeding d. increased platelet count b. april 15 - ANS-A nurse is caring for a client whose last menstrual period began july 8. Using Nageles rule, the nurse should identify the client's estimated DOB as what? a. oct 15 b. april 15 c. oct 1 d. april 1 c. uteroplacental insufficiency - ANS-A nurse is caring for a client who is at 39 wks gestation and is in the active phase of labor. The nurse observes late decels in the FHR. What finding should the nurse identify as the cause of late decels? a. umbilical cord compression b. fetal head compression c. uteroplacental insufficiency d. fetal ventricular septal defect d. urinary output 20 mL/hr The nurse should report a urinary output of 20 mL/hr because this can indicate inadequate renal perfusion, increasing the risk of magnesium sulfate toxicity. A decrease in urinary output can also indicate a decrease in renal perfusion secondary to a worsening of the client's pre-eclampsia. - ANS-A nurse is assessing a client who is at 35 wks gestation and is receiving magnesium sulfate via continuous IV infusion for severe pre-eclampsia. What finding should the nurse report to the provider? a. DTR 2+ b. resp 16 c. BP 150/96 d. urinary output 20 mL/hr a. I should go to the hospital if I think I may be in labor Cervical cerclage prevents premature opening of the cervix during pregnancy. The client should immediately go to a facility for evaluation if she experiences any manifestations of labor while the cerclage is in place. If the client experiences preterm uterine contractions she might require tocolytic therapy. - ANS-A nurse is teaching a client who is at 13 wks gestation about the treatment of incompetent cervix with cervical cerclage. What statement by the client indicates an understanding of teaching? a. I should go to the hospital if I think I may be in labor b. I should expect bright red bleeding while the cerclage is in place c. I am sad that I won't be able to get pregnant again d. I can resume having sex as soon as I feel up to it a. obtain blood samples for baseline lab values The nurse should obtain samples of the client's blood for baseline testing of hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. - ANS-A nurse is admitting a client who is in labor and experiencing moderate bright red vaginal bleeding. What action should the nurse take? a. obtain blood samples for baseline lab values b. place a spiral electrode on the fetal presenting part c. prepare the client for a transvaginal ultrasound d. perform a vaginal exam to determine cervical dilation a. auscultate for a FHR Presence of a fetal heart rate is a reassuring manifestation of fetal well-being. The nurse should auscultate for the fetal heart rate using a Doppler device or an external fetal monitor. This is the priority nursing action. - ANS-A nurse is caring for a client who is at 38 wks of gestation and reports no fetal movement for 24 hr. What action should the nurse take? a. auscultate for a FHR b. reassure the client that a term fetus is less active c. have the client drink orange juice d. palpate the uterus for fetal movement a. daily wt - ANS-A nurse is caring for a client who is at 35 wks gestation and has severe pre-eclampsia. What assessment provides the most accurate info regarding the client's fluid and electrolyte status. a. daily wt b. bp c. severity of edema d. I&O c. vaginal bleeding Vaginal bleeding can be an abnormal finding during pregnancy that might indicate a complication such as placental abruption, placenta previa, or preterm labor. - ANS-A nurse is teaching a client who is at 30 wks gestation about warning signs of complications that she should report to her provider. What finding should the nurse include in the teaching? a. 10 fetal movements per hour b. mild constipation c. vaginal bleeding d. nasal congestion b. the fibroid can increase the risk for postpartum hemorrhage - ANS-A nurse is teaching a client who is at 8 wks gestation and has a uterine fibroid about potential effects of the fibroid during pregnancy. What info should the nurse include? a. you will have to undergo a c-section birth because of the fibroid b. the fibroid can increase the risk for postpartum hemorrhage c. the fibroid will shrink during pregnancy d. you will receive an injection of medroxyprogesterone acetate to shrink the fibroid c. you should walk for at least 30 minutes q day The nurse should encourage the client to participate in moderate physical activity, such as walking or swimming, every day. This activity increases intestinal peristalsis, which will help alleviate constipation. - ANS-A nurse is caring for a client who is at 26 wks gestation and reports constipation. What responses by the nurse is appropriate? a. you should drink 1 ounce of mineral oil q morning