ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A 1-day-old daughter with black, sticky stuff in her diaper.
Question 1 of 5
A first-time father is changing the diaper of his 1-day-old daughter. He asks the nurse, 'What is this black, sticky stuff in her diaper?' The nurse's best response is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meconium is the newborn's first stool, dark and sticky, normally passed within 48 hours, reassuring the father of its normalcy.
Extract:
Infant with neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
Nursing care of the infant with neonatal abstinence syndrome should include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding and rocking provide comfort and reduce stress in infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome, aiding withdrawal management.
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 3 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 recovering following a first trimester spontaneous abortion.
Question 4 of 5
A woman is recovering at the gynecologist's office following a first trimester spontaneous abortion. At this time, it is essential for the nurse to check which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking maternal blood type is critical to identify Rh incompatibility and administer RhoGAM if needed to prevent future complications.
Extract:
Four women in the prenatal clinic monitored for preeclampsia.
Question 5 of 5
The prenatal clinic nurse monitored women for preeclampsia. All four women were in the clinic at the same time. Which one should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe proteinuria (3+ on dipstick) is a hallmark of preeclampsia, indicating high risk and necessitating immediate assessment.