ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Preventing neonatal infection.
Question 1 of 5
What action by the nurse is the most important action in preventing neonatal infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Good hand hygiene is the most effective measure to prevent transmission of pathogens, critical for neonatal infection control.
Extract:
A newborn who develops sepsis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in a newborn who develops sepsis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypothermia is a sign of sepsis in newborns, indicating severe infection affecting thermoregulation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in a newborn who develops sepsis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypothermia is a sign of sepsis in newborns, reflecting impaired temperature regulation due to severe infection.
Extract:
A pregnant woman who has experienced a bleeding episode in late pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
The priority nursing intervention when admitting a pregnant woman who has experienced a bleeding episode in late pregnancy is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing FHR and maternal vital signs is critical to evaluate the severity of bleeding and guide urgent interventions.
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.