ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 122 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A 32-year-old woman, 4 cm dilated, roomy pelvis, baby in ROA position at +1 station, contractions every 10 minutes, 30-40 seconds, mild intensity
Question 1 of 5
A 32-year-old woman is dilated 4 cm. The health care provider states that she has a roomy pelvis and the baby is in a right occiput anterior (ROA) position at +1 station. Her contractions are occurring every 10 minutes, lasting 30 to 40 seconds, and palpate mild in intensity. She is calm and relaxed. Given these data, which essential component of labor is unexpected and likely to slow the progress of labor at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 'powers' (uterine contractions) are infrequent, short, and mild, which may slow labor progression. The passageway (roomy pelvis), psyche (calm), and passenger (optimal position) are favorable.
Extract:
A child in the hospital
Question 2 of 5
What is a transitional object in the hospital to a child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A transitional object (e.g., a blanket or stuffed animal) provides comfort and familiarity to a child in the unfamiliar hospital environment, reducing stress.
Extract:
Thinning and shortening of the cervix
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following terms is used to describe the thinning and shortening of the cervix that occurs just before and during labor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Effacement is the thinning and shortening of the cervix, preparing it for labor. Dilation is the opening, ballottement is a physical exam finding, and multiparous refers to multiple births.
Extract:
Embryonic stage of fetal development
Question 4 of 5
What occurs in the embryonic stage of fetal development?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The embryonic stage (weeks 3-8) includes gender differentiation (around weeks 7-8) as the reproductive structures develop. Implantation and initial differentiation occur earlier, and germ cell maturation happens later.
Extract:
A client at 12 weeks of gestation
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation during an initial prenatal visit. The client asks, 'What is a normal fetal heart rate?' Which of the following ranges should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The normal fetal heart rate (FHR) throughout pregnancy is 110-160 bpm. Rates outside this range may indicate distress or require further evaluation.