ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternity OB Cohort 65 Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is measured from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequency is the time from the start of one contraction to the start of the next, measuring contraction intervals.
Extract:
Client with ruptured amniotic membranes.
Question 2 of 5
Once your client's amniotic membranes have ruptured you need to evaluate the amniotic fluid for the following. (please select all that apply)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Evaluating amniotic fluid amount, odor, and color is critical to assess for oligohydramnios, infection, or meconium, which impact fetal health.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer indomethacin 50 mg PO. Available is indomethacin oral suspension 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 10 mL
Rationale: Using the formula: 50 mg / 5 mg/mL = 10 mL, the nurse should administer 10 mL of indomethacin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing intermittent fetal heart monitoring with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the fetal heart rate after a contraction is crucial to identify decelerations or baseline changes that may indicate fetal distress, ensuring accurate monitoring during labor.
Extract:
Client receiving oxytocin for labor induction.
Question 5 of 5
A major responsibility of the nurse caring for a patient receiving oxytocin for labor induction is to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachysystole, defined as more than 5 contractions in 10 minutes, is a critical complication of oxytocin that can lead to fetal distress, making it a primary monitoring responsibility.