ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A woman with severe preeclampsia being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate.
Question 1 of 5
A woman with severe preeclampsia is being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate. The drug classification of this medication is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate is classified as an anticonvulsant, used to prevent seizures in preeclampsia by stabilizing neuronal activity.
Extract:
A 25-year-old gravida 1 para 1 who had an emergency cesarean birth 3 days ago, begins to cry.
Question 2 of 5
A 25-year-old gravida 1 para 1 who had an emergency cesarean birth 3 days ago is scheduled for discharge. As the nurse prepares her for discharge, she begins to cry. What action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing her to express feelings validates her emotions, providing support and insight into her concerns before further assessment.
Extract:
Postpartum period condition.
Question 3 of 5
Which condition seen in the postpartum period is likely to require careful medical assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headaches in the postpartum period may indicate serious conditions like preeclampsia or cerebral venous thrombosis, necessitating careful assessment.
Extract:
Infant of a mother with diabetes is hypoglycemic.
Question 4 of 5
The infant of a mother with diabetes is hypoglycemic. What type of feeding should be instituted first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breast milk is the preferred first feeding for hypoglycemia, providing lactose to raise glucose levels without causing insulin spikes.
Extract:
Preeclampsia cure.
Question 5 of 5
What is the only known cure for preeclampsia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Delivery of the fetus is the only cure for preeclampsia, resolving the placental dysfunction causing the condition.