ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Postpartum period condition.
Question 1 of 5
Which condition seen in the postpartum period is likely to require careful medical assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headaches in the postpartum period may indicate serious conditions like preeclampsia or cerebral venous thrombosis, necessitating careful assessment.
Extract:
A 25-year-old gravida 1 para 1 who had an emergency cesarean birth 3 days ago, begins to cry.
Question 2 of 5
A 25-year-old gravida 1 para 1 who had an emergency cesarean birth 3 days ago is scheduled for discharge. As the nurse prepares her for discharge, she begins to cry. What action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing her to express feelings validates her emotions, providing support and insight into her concerns before further assessment.
Extract:
A client who has preeclampsia and is being treated with magnesium sulfate IV, respiratory rate is 10/min, deep-tendon reflexes are absent.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has preeclampsia and is being treated with magnesium sulfate IV. The client's respiratory rate is 10/min and deep-tendon reflexes are absent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Signs of magnesium toxicity, like low respiratory rate and absent reflexes, require immediate discontinuation of the infusion to prevent complications.
Extract:
Hypothermia in the newborn.
Question 4 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:
A client who is postpartum and received methylergonovine (methergine).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and received methylergonovine (methergine). Which of the following findings indicates that the medication was effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A firm fundus indicates effective uterine contractions, showing that methylergonovine successfully controlled postpartum bleeding.