ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A client has been diagnosed with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
Question 1 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Which of the following signs or symptoms is characteristic of this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Referred shoulder pain is a hallmark symptom of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy due to diaphragmatic irritation from internal bleeding.
Extract:
A client who gave birth 2 hours ago.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who gave birth 2 hours ago. Which of the following findings increases the client’s risk for postpartum hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A boggy uterus indicates uterine atony, a leading cause of postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
A 4-hour-old newborn born to a client who has a prenatal history of substance use disorder.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 4-hour-old newborn born to a client who has a prenatal history of substance use disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-nutritive sucking with a pacifier provides comfort and soothes newborns experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
Extract:
Four clients.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse has received a change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at the highest risk for a complication of pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated blood pressure and a high BMI significantly increase the risk for complications like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.
Extract:
A 28-year-old female at 24 weeks gestation. The client reports feeling fatigued and has a history of mild anemia. She works as a cashier, which requires prolonged standing. She has two cats at home and consumes 2 cups of coffee daily. The client denies any recent illness or infections. Vital Signs: Temperature: 37.2°C (99.0°F), Heart rate: 82/min, Respiratory rate: 16/min, Blood pressure: 114/68 mm. Medical History: Hemoglobin: 10.8 g/dL (slightly low).
Question 5 of 5
For each client finding, click to specify if the finding is a biophysical, psychosocial, or environmental risk factor that increases the client’s risk for pregnancy complications.
| Finding | Biophysical | Psychosocial | Environmental |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound result. | |||
| Caffeine intake. | |||
| Job (cashier). | |||
| Pets (cats). | |||
| Medical history (anemia). |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: A: Ultrasound result (Biophysical). B: Caffeine intake (Biophysical). C: Job (cashier) (Psychosocial, Environmental). D: Pets (cats) (Environmental). E: Medical history (anemia) (Biophysical).