ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has gestational hypertension, reports continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the antepartum unit is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has gestational hypertension. Suddenly, the client reports continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The nurse should suspect which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous abdominal pain and bleeding in a client with gestational hypertension strongly suggest abruptio placentae, a serious complication.
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?
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)?
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:
Adllent, 1 day postpartum, is being monitored after a postpartum hemorrhage.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse report to the obstetrician?
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 newborn who develops sepsis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in a newborn who develops sepsis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypothermia is a sign of sepsis in newborns, indicating severe infection affecting thermoregulation.