ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A patient.
Question 1 of 5
A patient tells the nurse that she knows all about sexually transmitted infections and proceeds to make the following statements. Which one is the only correct statement that the client makes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Many STIs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, can be asymptomatic, making routine screening important.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a risk factor for cervical insufficiency?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cervical surgery, such as conization or LEEP, can weaken the cervical structure, increasing the risk of cervical insufficiency.
Extract:
A newborn after a precipitous delivery.
Question 3 of 5
What physical assessment finding is expected in a newborn after a precipitous delivery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bruising on the head is common in newborns after a precipitous delivery due to rapid passage through the birth canal, causing trauma to the head.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of placenta abruption? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: A: Vaginal bleeding is a key sign due to blood vessel disruption. B: Abdominal pain occurs from placental detachment. C: Uterine tenderness results from inflammation. D: Fetal distress signals reduced oxygen supply. E: Back pain is common from muscle irritation.
Extract:
A patient is admitted to labor and delivery for management of severe preeclampsia.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is admitted to labor and delivery for management of severe preeclampsia. An IV infusion of magnesium sulfate is ordered. What is the primary goal for magnesium sulfate therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prevent maternal seizures is magnesium sulfate's primary goal. It stabilizes neuronal membranes, reducing seizure risk in severe preeclampsia.