ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Newborns classified as small for gestational age (SGA).
Question 1 of 5
Which is true about newborns classified as small for gestational age (SGA)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SGA newborns are defined as those below the 10th percentile on gestational growth charts for their gestational age, reflecting lower than expected weight or length.
Extract:
A client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and has placenta previa.
Question 2 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 25-year-old gravida 1 para 1 who had an emergency cesarean birth 3 days ago, begins to cry.
Question 3 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 is at 36 weeks of gestation and has gestational hypertension, reports continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the antepartum unit is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has gestational hypertension. Suddenly, the client reports continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The nurse should suspect which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous abdominal pain and bleeding in a client with gestational hypertension strongly suggest abruptio placentae, a serious complication.
Extract:
Low birth weight classification.
Question 5 of 5
What is low birth weight classified as?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low birth weight is defined as 2500g or less at birth, regardless of gestational age, indicating increased health risks.