ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Definition of Mittelschmerz.
Question 1 of 5
What is the correct definition of Mittelschmerz?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mittelschmerz is one-sided pelvic pain associated with ovulation, typically occurring mid-cycle, about 14 days before menstruation.
Extract:
A newborn whose respiratory rate is being counted.
Question 2 of 5
Why should the nurse count an infant's respirations for a full minute?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Newborns have periodic apnea, requiring a full minute count to capture an accurate respiratory rate.
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 neonate exhibiting postmaturity.
Question 4 of 5
Which data should alert the nurse that the neonate is postmature?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cracked, peeling skin indicates postmaturity, reflecting prolonged amniotic fluid exposure and placental insufficiency after 42 weeks.
Extract:
Four hours after delivery of a healthy neonate of an insulin-dependent diabetic woman, the baby appears jittery, irritable, and has a high-pitched cry.
Question 5 of 5
Four hours after delivery of a healthy neonate of an insulin-dependent diabetic woman, the baby appears jittery, irritable, and has a high-pitched cry. Which nursing action has top priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Testing the blood glucose level is critical as these symptoms suggest hypoglycemia, common in neonates of diabetic mothers due to increased insulin production.