ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A newborn undergoing a hearing test.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a newborn hearing test when the parent enters and asks what the nurse is doing. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Newborn hearing screening assesses auditory function for early intervention if needed.
Extract:
A client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and has heavy vaginal bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and has heavy vaginal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heavy vaginal bleeding at 39 weeks suggests placenta previa or abruption, often requiring cesarean delivery to prevent complications.
Extract:
A newborn who is experiencing hyperbilirubinemia and is receiving phototherapy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the care of a newborn who is experiencing hyperbilirubinemia and is receiving phototherapy. Which of the following findings indicate that the phototherapy is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased TcB levels indicate phototherapy is breaking down bilirubin effectively.
Extract:
A client who is to undergo an amniotomy.
Question 4 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 preeclampsia with severe features and is reporting blurred vision and the inability to think clearly.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has preeclampsia with severe features and is reporting blurred vision and the inability to think clearly. Which of the following factors should the nurse recognize as the primary cause of the client's clinical manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cerebral autoregulation dysfunction causes neurological symptoms in severe preeclampsia.