ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A client at 37 weeks gestation with headache, facial edema, right upper quadrant pain.
Question 1 of 5
Which diagnostic tests would the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, and Clotting studies (
A) assess preeclampsia/HELLP. HgA1C (
B) is for diabetes, ultrasound (
C) is supportive, and amylase/lipase (
D) are less relevant.
Question 2 of 5
Which diagnostic tests would the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, and Clotting studies (
A) assess preeclampsia/HELLP. HgA1C (
B) is for diabetes, ultrasound (
C) is supportive, and amylase/lipase (
D) are less relevant.
Extract:
Discussion about preeclampsia complications at a staff meeting.
Question 3 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 32 weeks gestation, hemoglobin 8 g/dL, platelet count 100,000/mm³.
Question 4 of 5
Which complication is the nurse most likely dealing with?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low hemoglobin and platelets (
D) suggest preeclampsia with HELLP syndrome. Previa (
A) and abruption (
B) cause bleeding, hypertension (
C) lacks these findings.
Extract:
A client with preeclampsia, magnesium sulfate treatment, respiratory rate 10/min, absent deep-tendon reflexes.
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping the magnesium infusion (
B) is the first step in toxicity to prevent further complications. Calcium gluconate (
A) follows, cesarean (
C) is premature, and fluids (
D) are unrelated.