ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A client at 36 weeks gestation with suspected placenta previa.
Question 1 of 5
Which finding supports this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Painless red vaginal bleeding (
B) is characteristic of placenta previa. Painful bleeding (A,
C) or bloody mucus (
D) suggest other conditions like abruption.
Extract:
An 18-week pregnant client with monochorionic-monoamniotic twins.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement shows understanding of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A shared placenta (
A) increases TTTS risk. Overperfusion affects one twin (
B), it’s not common in all multiples (
C), and risk is higher, not lower (
D).
Extract:
A client at 37 weeks gestation with complete placenta previa, reports inconsistent contractions.
Question 3 of 5
Why did the provider avoid a vaginal exam?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In placenta previa, vaginal exams risk severe bleeding (
B) by disturbing the placenta. Rupturing membranes (
A), infection (
C), or preterm labor (
D) are less primary concerns.
Extract:
A client receiving Magnesium Sulfate IV for preterm labor, exhibits hypotension, decreased urine output, respiratory rate 10/min.
Question 4 of 5
Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium gluconate (
D) reverses magnesium sulfate toxicity. Methotrexate (
A) treats ectopic pregnancy, labetalol (
B) manages hypertension, and nifedipine (
C) stops preterm labor.
Extract:
Assessment findings reviewed by a nurse.
Question 5 of 5
Which complication is consistent with the findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abruptio placentae (
B) causes pain, bleeding, and shock, matching findings. Previa (
A) is painless, rupture (
C) is rarer, and embolism (
D) involves respiratory distress.