ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A client who has eclampsia.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has eclampsia. Which of the following changes should the nurse recognize as being associated with eclampsia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Poor spiral artery remodeling contributes to eclampsia's hypertensive pathology.
Extract:
A client who is to undergo an amniotomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is to undergo an amniotomy. Which of the following is the priority nursing action following this procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking fetal heart rate post-amniotomy is critical to detect distress from cord compression or other complications.
Extract:
A client who has a new prescription for heparin for management of a postpartum deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for heparin for management of a postpartum deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bruising is a potential side effect of heparin, and reporting it ensures monitoring for bleeding risks.
Extract:
A client who gave birth 1 hour ago and is experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who gave birth 1 hour ago and is experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider will prescribe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tranexamic acid reduces bleeding by preventing clot breakdown, effective for postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
A patient with a blood sugar level of 152 mg/dL at 1700 hr.
Question 5 of 5
The patient's blood sugar level was 152 mg/dL at 1700 hr. How much insulin should be given using the following insulin sliding scale?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per the sliding scale, 152 mg/dL falls in the 131-180 range, requiring 2 units of insulin.