ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Four women in the prenatal clinic monitored for preeclampsia.
Question 1 of 5
The prenatal clinic nurse monitored women for preeclampsia. All four women were in the clinic at the same time. Which one should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe proteinuria (3+ on dipstick) is a hallmark of preeclampsia, indicating high risk and necessitating immediate assessment.
Extract:
Preterm lung surfactant production.
Question 2 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 woman on postpartum day 14.
Question 3 of 5
What documentation on a woman's chart on postpartum day 14 indicates a normal involution process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A fundus below the symphysis and not palpable by day 14 indicates normal uterine involution, returning to pre-pregnancy size.
Extract:
Maternal condition.
Question 4 of 5
Which maternal condition always necessitates delivery by cesarean section?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Total placenta previa, where the placenta fully covers the cervix, requires cesarean delivery due to the risk of severe hemorrhage with vaginal delivery.
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.