ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A client who is postpartum and experiencing hypovolemic shock
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and experiencing hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cool, clammy skin results from vasoconstriction in hypovolemic shock, unlike normal respiratory rate, bounding pulses (compensatory tachycardia typical), or low-normal urine output.
Extract:
A client receiving medroxyprogesterone IM for contraception
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving medroxyprogesterone IM for contraception. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased calcium intake mitigates bone density loss from medroxyprogesterone, unlike incorrect 8-week injections (12 weeks), multiple shots, or stopping for spotting (normal).
Extract:
Four newborns in a nursery
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a newborn nursery is receiving a change-of-shift report for four newborns. Which of the following newborns should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: New onset tachypnea signals potential respiratory distress, requiring urgent assessment, unlike breastfeeding issues, delayed stool, or normal blood-tinged discharge.
Extract:
A client who has pregestational diabetes mellitus
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pregestational diabetes mellitus. Which of the following clinical findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased urination (polyuria) is a hallmark of hyperglycemia as the body excretes excess glucose, unlike dizziness, double vision, or sweating (more hypoglycemic symptoms).
Extract:
A client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and receiving magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and receiving magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia. The nurse should recognize which of the following manifestations is an adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urine output of 20 mL/hr suggests oliguria, risking magnesium toxicity due to poor renal excretion, unlike hypertension (preeclampsia symptom), hypoglycemia (unrelated), or normal respiratory rate.