ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Hypothermia in the newborn.
Question 1 of 5
What is the result of hypothermia in the newborn?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypothermia increases glucose demands in newborns as they use energy to maintain body temperature, risking hypoglycemia.
Extract:
Infant of a mother with diabetes is hypoglycemic.
Question 2 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:
A woman recovering following a first trimester spontaneous abortion.
Question 3 of 5
A woman is recovering at the gynecologist's office following a first trimester spontaneous abortion. At this time, it is essential for the nurse to check which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking maternal blood type is critical to identify Rh incompatibility and administer RhoGAM if needed to prevent future complications.
Extract:
A client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and has placenta previa.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and has placenta previa. The client asks the nurse why the provider does not do an internal examination. Which of the following explanations of the primary reason should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Internal examination in placenta previa risks disrupting the placenta, causing severe bleeding, which is the primary reason to avoid it.
Extract:
A newborn with meconium aspiration at birth, increasing respiratory distress.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn has meconium aspiration at birth. The nurse notes increasing respiratory distress. What action takes priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the provider immediately ensures prompt intervention for meconium aspiration syndrome, addressing worsening respiratory distress.