ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A 25-year-old gravida 1 para 1 who had an emergency cesarean birth 3 days ago, begins to cry.
Question 1 of 5
A 25-year-old gravida 1 para 1 who had an emergency cesarean birth 3 days ago is scheduled for discharge. As the nurse prepares her for discharge, she begins to cry. What action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing her to express feelings validates her emotions, providing support and insight into her concerns before further assessment.
Extract:
A newborn who develops sepsis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in a newborn who develops sepsis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypothermia is a sign of sepsis in newborns, indicating severe infection affecting thermoregulation.
Extract:
Adllent, 1 day postpartum, is being monitored after a postpartum hemorrhage.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse report to the obstetrician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A drop in hematocrit of 6% since admission is a significant change that suggests anemia due to excessive blood loss, which should be reported to the obstetrician immediately.
Extract:
A woman who is 8 months pregnant is brought to the emergency department after a serious motor vehicle crash.
Question 4 of 5
Although she has no apparent injuries, she is admitted to the hospital for observation for which complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abruptio placentae is a life-threatening condition triggered by trauma, causing placental separation, which requires immediate observation due to risks of severe bleeding and fetal distress.
Extract:
A client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has gestational hypertension, reports continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the antepartum unit is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has gestational hypertension. Suddenly, the client reports continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The nurse should suspect which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous abdominal pain and bleeding in a client with gestational hypertension strongly suggest abruptio placentae, a serious complication.