ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A client who has preeclampsia and is being treated with magnesium sulfate IV, respiratory rate is 10/min, deep-tendon reflexes are absent.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has preeclampsia and is being treated with magnesium sulfate IV. The client's respiratory rate is 10/min and deep-tendon reflexes are absent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Signs of magnesium toxicity, like low respiratory rate and absent reflexes, require immediate discontinuation of the infusion to prevent complications.
Extract:
Low birth weight classification.
Question 2 of 5
What is low birth weight classified as?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low birth weight is defined as 2500g or less at birth, regardless of gestational age, indicating increased health risks.
Extract:
A pregnant woman about toxoplasmosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse has taught a pregnant woman about toxoplasmosis. What statement by the patient indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Emptying litter boxes regularly risks exposure to
Toxoplasma gondii, indicating a need for further instruction to avoid contact with cat feces.
Extract:
A client who is postpartum and received methylergonovine (methergine).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and received methylergonovine (methergine). Which of the following findings indicates that the medication was effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A firm fundus indicates effective uterine contractions, showing that methylergonovine successfully controlled postpartum bleeding.
Extract:
A woman who is 8 months pregnant is brought to the emergency department after a serious motor vehicle crash.
Question 5 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.