ATI RN
ATI Maternal Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A client prescribed lithium 300 mg PO every 8 hr with 150 mg capsules available
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lithium 300 mg PO every 8 hr. Available is lithium carbonate 150 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 2 capsules
Rationale: 300 mg prescribed / 150 mg per capsule = 2 capsules per dose, a whole number requiring no rounding.
Extract:
A client in premature labor receiving terbutaline
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in premature labor and is receiving terbutaline. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects that should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea may indicate pulmonary edema, a serious terbutaline side effect, requiring immediate provider notification, unlike common side effects like tremors.
Extract:
A client at 33 weeks of gestation with placenta previa
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation and has a diagnosis of placenta previa. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring vaginal bleeding is the priority in placenta previa to assess hemorrhage severity, ensuring maternal and fetal stability.
Extract:
A client who is 4 hr postpartum following a vaginal delivery
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 4 hr postpartum following a vaginal delivery. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A saturated perineal pad in 30 minutes indicates excessive bleeding, suggesting possible postpartum hemorrhage, requiring immediate intervention.
Extract:
A client in labor with contractions 4 min apart
Question 5 of 5
A nurse receives report about a client who is in labor and is having contractions 4 min apart. Which of the following patterns should the nurse expect on the fetal monitoring tracing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contractions every 4 minutes with 60 seconds duration and 3-minute rest are typical for active labor, reflecting regular, effective contractions.