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ATI RN · ATI Maternal Newborn · Antenatal and postnatal complications

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Question 1 of 5

A patient taking magnesium sulfate has a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute. In addition to discontinuing the medication, which action should the nurse take?

A. Increase the patient's IV fluids.
B. Administer calcium gluconate.
C. Vigorously stimulate the patient.
D. Instruct the patient to take deep breaths.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administer calcium gluconate.

Question 2 of 5

A patient has tested HIV-positive and has now discovered that she is pregnant. Which statement indicates that she understands the risks of this diagnosis?

A. “I know I will need to have an abortion as soon as possible.”
B. “Even though my test is positive, my baby might not be affected.”
C. “My baby is certain to have AIDS and die within the first year of life.”
D. “This pregnancy will probably decrease the chance that I will develop AIDS.”

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: “Even though my test is positive, my baby might not be affected.”

Question 3 of 5

Which intervention would the nurse initiate when a fetal heart pattern signifying uteroplacental insufficiency occurs?

A. Inserting a urinary catheter
B. Administering oxygen by means of nasal cannula
C. Helping the client turn to the side-lying position
D. Encouraging the client to pant with her next contraction

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Helping the client turn to the side-lying position

Question 4 of 5

What is not a complication associated with chronic hypertension during pregnancy?

A. preeclampsia
B. gestational diabetes
C. fetal growth restriction
D. polyhydramnios

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: gestational diabetes

Question 5 of 5

Which intrapartal assessment should be avoided when caring for a patient with HELLP syndrome?

A. Abdominal palpation
B. Venous sample of blood
C. Checking deep tendon reflexes
D. Auscultation of the heart and lungs

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Abdominal palpation

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