ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A client who is at 36 weeks gestation and has painless, bright red vaginal bleeding.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 36 weeks gestation and has painless, bright red vaginal bleeding. The nurse recognizes this finding as an indication of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Painless, bright red bleeding at 36 weeks is characteristic of placenta previa, where the placenta covers the cervix.
Extract:
A client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and has heavy vaginal bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and has heavy vaginal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heavy vaginal bleeding at 39 weeks suggests placenta previa or abruption, often requiring cesarean delivery to prevent complications.
Extract:
A client who is at 12 weeks of gestation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about expected gestational changes with a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nonprescription medications require provider approval to ensure safety during pregnancy.
Extract:
A newborn who has experienced Duchenne-Erb (Erb's) palsy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a newborn who has experienced Duchenne-Erb (Erb's) palsy. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erb's palsy involves C5-C6 nerve injury, causing specific arm positioning and reflex loss.
Extract:
A client with hypothyroidism during pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching of a newly licensed nurse about hypothyroidism during pregnancy. Which of the following statements should the nurse reinforce in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism increases the risk of lipid and glucose metabolism disorders, impacting maternal and fetal health.