ATI Maternity Exam 2

Extract:

Adllent, 1 day postpartum, is being monitored after a postpartum hemorrhage.

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following should the nurse report to the obstetrician?

A. Urine output of 200 mL for the past 8 hours.B. Weight decrease of 2 pounds since delivery.C. Pulse rate of 65 beats per minute.D. Drop in hematocrit of 6% since admission.

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 2 of 5

Although she has no apparent injuries, she is admitted to the hospital for observation for which complication?

A. Placenta previaB. DehydrationC. Gestational hypertensionD. Abruptio placentae

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:

Newborns classified as small for gestational age (SGA).

Question 3 of 5

Which is true about newborns classified as small for gestational age (SGA)?

A. They are born before 38 weeks of gestation.B. Placental malfunction is the only recognized cause of this condition.C. They weigh less than 2500 g.D. They are below the 10th percentile on gestational growth charts.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: SGA newborns are defined as those below the 10th percentile on gestational growth charts for their gestational age, reflecting lower than expected weight or length.

Extract:

A parent holding a preterm infant who is sneezing, yawning, and extending the arms and legs.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is observing a parent holding a preterm infant. The infant is sneezing, yawning, and extending the arms and legs. What action by the nurse is best?

A. Have the parent fold the infant's arms across the chest.B. Encourage the parent to place the infant back in the warmer.C. Encourage the parent to do kangaroo care.D. Cover the infant with a warm bed blanket.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Kangaroo care provides skin-to-skin contact, reducing stress and stabilizing the preterm infant, making it the best response to signs of overstimulation.

Extract:

Assessing a full-term, quiet, alert newborn.

Question 5 of 5

While assessing the newborn, the nurse should be aware that the average expected apical pulse range of a full-term, quiet, alert newborn is __ beats/min.

A. 100 to 120B. 120 to 160C. 80 to 100D. 150 to 180

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The normal apical pulse range for a full-term, quiet, alert newborn is 120 to 160 beats per minute, reflecting their high metabolic rate and oxygen demand.

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