ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A client who is at 36 weeks gestation and has painless, bright red vaginal bleeding.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 36 weeks gestation and has painless, bright red vaginal bleeding. The nurse recognizes this finding as an indication of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Painless, bright red bleeding at 36 weeks is characteristic of placenta previa, where the placenta covers the cervix.
Extract:
A client who has a ruptured ectopic tubal pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record (EMR) of a client who has a ruptured ectopic tubal pregnancy. Which of the following findings in the client's medical record should the nurse identify as a risk factor for the client's condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PID causes fallopian tube scarring, increasing the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Extract:
A client at 26 weeks of gestation who has just experienced an eclamptic seizure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client at 26 weeks of gestation who has just experienced an eclamptic seizure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse expect at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous fetal monitoring assesses fetal status post-seizure, critical for maternal and fetal safety.
Extract:
A client who is at 20 weeks of gestation for a fetal anatomy ultrasound.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about fetal anatomy ultrasound to a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A full bladder enhances visualization during a transabdominal ultrasound at 20 weeks.
Extract:
A client who is 2 hours postpartum.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about newborn care with a client who is 2 hours postpartum. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rectal temperature checks are not recommended for newborns due to the risk of rectal perforation. Axillary methods are safer and preferred.