ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored

Question 1 of 5

A client at 38 weeks of gestation with a diagnosis of preeclampsia has the following findings. Which of the following should the nurse identify as inconsistent with preeclampsia?

A. 1+ pitting sacral edema B. 3+ protein in the urine C. Blood pressure 148/98 mm Hg D. Deep tendon reflexes of +1

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a preterm newborn who is in an incubator to maintain a neutral thermal environment. The father of the newborn asks the nurse why this is necessary. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A. Preterm newborns have a smaller body surface area than normal newborns. B. The added brown fat layer in a preterm newborn reduces his ability to generate heat. C. Preterm newborns lack adequate temperature control mechanisms. D. The heat in the incubator rapidly dries the sweat of preterm newborns.

Question 3 of 5

A woman at 38 weeks of gestation is admitted in early labor with ruptured membranes. The nurse determines that the client's oral temperature is 38.9�C (102�F). Besides notifying the provider, which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?

A. Recheck the client's temperature in 4 hours. B. Administer glucocorticoids intramuscularly. C. Assess the odor of the amniotic fluid. D. Prepare the client for emergency cesarean section.

Question 4 of 5

A client who is at 40 weeks gestation and in active labor has 6 cm of cervical dilation and 100% cervical effacement. The client's blood pressure reading is 82/52 mm Hg. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse perform?

A. Prepare for a cesarean birth. B. Assist the client to an upright position. C. Prepare for an immediate vaginal delivery. D. Assist the client to turn onto her side.

Question 5 of 5

While caring for a newborn, a nurse auscultates an apical heart rate of 130/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Ask another nurse to verify the heart rate. B. Document this as an expected finding. C. Call the provider to further assess the newborn. D. Prepare the newborn for transport to the NICU.

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