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 woman with severe preeclampsia being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate.
Question 2 of 5
A woman with severe preeclampsia is being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate. The drug classification of this medication is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate is classified as an anticonvulsant, used to prevent seizures in preeclampsia by stabilizing neuronal activity.
Extract:
A pregnant woman about toxoplasmosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse has taught a pregnant woman about toxoplasmosis. What statement by the patient indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Emptying litter boxes regularly risks exposure to
Toxoplasma gondii, indicating a need for further instruction to avoid contact with cat feces.
Extract:
A client who has preeclampsia and is being treated with magnesium sulfate IV, respiratory rate is 10/min, deep-tendon reflexes are absent.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has preeclampsia and is being treated with magnesium sulfate IV. The client's respiratory rate is 10/min and deep-tendon reflexes are absent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Signs of magnesium toxicity, like low respiratory rate and absent reflexes, require immediate discontinuation of the infusion to prevent complications.
Extract:
A woman with abruptio placentae, abdomen hard as a board.
Question 5 of 5
The student nurse is assessing a woman with abruptio placentae. The student reports to the registered nurse, 'I can't really palpate her abdomen, it's as hard as a board.' What action by the nurse is the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A hard abdomen suggests concealed hemorrhage in abruptio placentae, requiring immediate assessment of vital signs and fundal height to detect shock or fetal distress.