ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who is in the second stage of labor with retraction of the fetal head against the maternal perineum
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in the second stage of labor. The nurse observes retraction of the fetal head against the maternal perineum as the head is birthed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Retraction signals shoulder delivery, requiring preparation to facilitate a safe birth.
Extract:
A client who is in labor and has the urge to push
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor and has the urge to push. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking a deep, cleansing breath before and after each contraction helps the mother manage pain and conserve energy, aligning with her body's natural rhythms.
Extract:
A postpartum client who is breastfeeding her newborn
Question 3 of 5
A home health care nurse is reinforcing teaching about breast engorgement with a client who is postpartum and is breastfeeding her newborn. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent feeding every 2 hours prevents engorgement by emptying the breasts, reducing the risk of overfullness.
Extract:
A patient who gave birth one week ago
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a patient who gave birth one week ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of endometritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever and chills are hallmark signs of endometritis, indicating infection in the uterine lining.
Extract:
A client who is in labor
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is in labor about why epidural anesthesia is not initiated until a good labor pattern has been established. Which of the following explanations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epidural anesthesia can prolong labor by weakening contractions if given too early, interfering with natural labor progression.