ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A newborn who develops sepsis.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in a newborn who develops sepsis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypothermia is a sign of sepsis in newborns, indicating severe infection affecting thermoregulation.
Extract:
A woman with severe preeclampsia being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate.
Question 2 of 5
A woman with severe preeclampsia is being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate. The drug classification of this medication is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate is classified as an anticonvulsant, used to prevent seizures in preeclampsia by stabilizing neuronal activity.
Extract:
A parent holding a preterm infant who is sneezing, yawning, and extending the arms and legs.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is observing a parent holding a preterm infant. The infant is sneezing, yawning, and extending the arms and legs. What action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kangaroo care provides skin-to-skin contact, reducing stress and stabilizing the preterm infant, making it the best response to signs of overstimulation.
Extract:
A woman recovering following a first trimester spontaneous abortion.
Question 4 of 5
A woman is recovering at the gynecologist's office following a first trimester spontaneous abortion. At this time, it is essential for the nurse to check which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking maternal blood type is critical to identify Rh incompatibility and administer RhoGAM if needed to prevent future complications.
Extract:
Hypothermia in the newborn.
Question 5 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.