ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A client at 29 weeks gestation detailed, experiencing uterine contractions every 45 minutes, received Nifedipine.
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment indicates Nifedipine was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nifedipine reduces uterine contractions (
C) in preterm labor. Blood pressure (
A) and heart rate (
B) are side effects, and nausea (
D) is unrelated.
Extract:
A client at 37 weeks gestation at risk for placental abruption.
Question 2 of 5
Which is a risk factor for abruption?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypertension (
D) damages placental vessels, increasing abruption risk. Asthma (
A), hyperthyroidism (
B), and cesarean delivery (
C) are not direct risk factors.
Extract:
A pregnant client and her partner.
Question 3 of 5
Which infections is the client at risk for (TORCH)?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: TORCH infections include Cytomegalovirus (
A), Herpes Simplex Virus (
B), Rubella (
D), and
Toxoplasmosis (E), which pose fetal risks. Hepatitis B (
C) is not a TORCH infection.
Extract:
Discussion about preeclampsia complications at a staff meeting.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement about HELLP syndrome is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated liver enzymes (
C) define HELLP syndrome. LDH is elevated (
A), red cells decrease (
B), and platelets are low (
D).
Extract:
A client at 33 weeks gestation in preterm labor, ordered betamethasone 12 mg IM every 24 hours x doses.
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse include in client teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Betamethasone (
A) enhances fetal lung surfactant production. It does not affect heart rate (
B), amniotic fluid (
C), or stop contractions (
D).