ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A newborn whose respiratory rate is being counted.
Question 1 of 5
Why should the nurse count an infant's respirations for a full minute?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Newborns have periodic apnea, requiring a full minute count to capture an accurate respiratory rate.
Extract:
Obstetric complication treated with methotrexate.
Question 2 of 5
Methotrexate is recommended as part of the treatment plan for which obstetric complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methotrexate is used for unruptured ectopic pregnancy to dissolve pregnancy tissue, preventing complications without surgery.
Extract:
A newborn who develops sepsis.
Question 3 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 newborn exhibiting signs of intrauterine drug exposure.
Question 4 of 5
A newborn in the nursery is exhibiting signs of intrauterine drug exposure. Which of the following signs/symptoms is the nurse observing? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Tremors, persistent shrill cry, and difficulty consoling are signs of neonatal abstinence syndrome due to intrauterine drug exposure, indicating withdrawal or neurological issues.
Extract:
A client who experienced abruptio placentae, petechiae and bleeding around the IV access site.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on the obstetric unit is caring for a client who experienced abruptio placentae. The nurse observes petechiae and bleeding around the IV access site. The nurse should recognize that this client is at risk for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Petechiae and bleeding suggest disseminated intravascular coagulation, a complication of abruptio placentae due to abnormal clotting activation.