ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A newborn with meconium aspiration at birth, increasing respiratory distress.
Question 1 of 5
A newborn has meconium aspiration at birth. The nurse notes increasing respiratory distress. What action takes priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the provider immediately ensures prompt intervention for meconium aspiration syndrome, addressing worsening respiratory distress.
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:
Four women in the prenatal clinic monitored for preeclampsia.
Question 3 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.
Extract:
Four hours after delivery of a healthy neonate of an insulin-dependent diabetic woman, the baby appears jittery, irritable, and has a high-pitched cry.
Question 4 of 5
Four hours after delivery of a healthy neonate of an insulin-dependent diabetic woman, the baby appears jittery, irritable, and has a high-pitched cry. Which nursing action has top priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Testing the blood glucose level is critical as these symptoms suggest hypoglycemia, common in neonates of diabetic mothers due to increased insulin production.
Extract:
Infant of a mother with diabetes is hypoglycemic.
Question 5 of 5
The infant of a mother with diabetes is hypoglycemic. What type of feeding should be instituted first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breast milk is the preferred first feeding for hypoglycemia, providing lactose to raise glucose levels without causing insulin spikes.