ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
Clients who have a diagnosis of placental abruption.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing charts for clients who have a diagnosis of placental abruption. Which of the following clients needs an emergent cesarean section?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemorrhaging at 38 weeks with a fetal demise and cervix dilated at 4 cm indicates a medical emergency requiring rapid intervention like a cesarean section.
Extract:
A postpartum client who delivered their third infant 2 days ago.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who delivered their third infant 2 days ago. Which of the following manifestations could indicate postpartum depression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flat affect signifies reduced emotional expression, common in depression. Depressed individuals exhibit lack of response to pleasurable activities, social withdrawal, and emotional blunting.
Extract:
A client has been diagnosed with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Which of the following signs or symptoms is characteristic of this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Referred shoulder pain is a hallmark symptom of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy due to diaphragmatic irritation from internal bleeding.
Extract:
A 32-year-old female at 28 weeks gestation. The client reports occasional dizziness and fatigue. She has a history of hypertension and is currently on antihypertensive medication. She works as a teacher and has a sedentary lifestyle. She has no pets and consumes 1 cup of coffee daily. Vital Signs: Blood pressure: 132/86 mmHg. Medical History: History of chronic hypertension, Previous pregnancy with preeclampsia.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings increase the client’s risk for pregnancy complications? Select the 2 findings that increase the client’s risk for pregnancy complications.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: A: Chronic hypertension increases risks like preeclampsia. B: Sedentary lifestyle can lead to gestational diabetes and thromboembolism.
Extract:
Four clients.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse has received a change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at the highest risk for a complication of pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated blood pressure and a high BMI significantly increase the risk for complications like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.