ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
A client receiving Magnesium Sulfate IV for preterm labor, exhibits hypotension, decreased urine output, respiratory rate 10/min.
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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:
A client at the end of her second trimester.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement indicates correct understanding of car safety education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning the lap belt under the abdomen and shoulder belt between the breasts (
B) minimizes abdominal trauma. Under the arm (
A) or avoiding seatbelts (C,
D) increases injury risk.
Extract:
A client diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following conditions are risk factors for hyperemesis gravidarum?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Twin gestations (
B) increase hCG levels, contributing to hyperemesis. Molar pregnancy (
D) causes significantly elevated hCG, triggering severe nausea. A history of hyperemesis (E) predicts recurrence. Oligohydramnios (
A) is unrelated to hormonal changes causing hyperemesis, and anemia (
C) may result from, but does not cause, the condition.
Extract:
Discussion about preeclampsia complications at a staff meeting.
Question 5 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).