ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Preterm lung surfactant production.
Question 1 of 5
Decreased surfactant production in the preterm lung is a problem because surfactant
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Surfactant prevents alveolar collapse during expiration, aiding breathing in preterm infants with immature lungs.
Extract:
A baby is grunting in the neonatal nursery.
Question 2 of 5
A baby is grunting in the neonatal nursery. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Grunting indicates respiratory distress, making assessment of the respiratory rate critical to determine severity and guide intervention.
Extract:
A client who experienced abruptio placentae, petechiae and bleeding around the IV access site.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on the obstetric unit is caring for a client who experienced abruptio placentae. The nurse observes petechiae and bleeding around the IV access site. The nurse should recognize that this client is at risk for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Petechiae and bleeding suggest disseminated intravascular coagulation, a complication of abruptio placentae due to abnormal clotting activation.
Extract:
A client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has gestational hypertension, reports continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the antepartum unit is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has gestational hypertension. Suddenly, the client reports continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The nurse should suspect which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous abdominal pain and bleeding in a client with gestational hypertension strongly suggest abruptio placentae, a serious complication.
Extract:
A newborn exhibiting signs of intrauterine drug exposure.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn in the nursery is exhibiting signs of intrauterine drug exposure. Which of the following signs/symptoms is the nurse observing? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Tremors, persistent shrill cry, and difficulty consoling are signs of neonatal abstinence syndrome due to intrauterine drug exposure, indicating withdrawal or neurological issues.