ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A client in labor who has had epidural anesthesia for pain relief
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client in labor who has had epidural anesthesia for pain relief. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication from the epidural block?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension is a common epidural complication due to vasodilation. Vomiting, tachycardia, and respiratory depression are less typical.
Extract:
Clients in an antepartum unit
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an antepartum unit is triaging clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Painless vaginal bleeding at 28 weeks suggests placenta previa, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate assessment. Cough, spotting, and nausea are less urgent.
Extract:
Clients who are in the third trimester of pregnancy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about Kegel exercises to a group of clients who are in the third trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following statements by a client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kegel exercises strengthen pelvic floor muscles, aiding birth. They don't prevent constipation, reduce backaches significantly, or affect stretch marks.
Extract:
A client who is at 28 weeks of gestation
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is reviewing the health record of a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation. The history includes one pregnancy, terminated by elective abortion at 9 weeks; the birth of twins at 36 weeks; and a spontaneous abortion at 15 weeks. According to the GTPAL system, which of the following describes the client's current status?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: GTPAL: Gravida 4 (current, twins, two abortions), Term 0, Preterm 1 (twins at 36 weeks), Abortions 2 (9 and 15 weeks), Living 2 (twins). Thus, 4-0-1-2-2.
Extract:
A client who is in active labor
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is in active labor and notes that the presenting part is at 0 station. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this clinical finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Station 0 means the presenting part is at the ischial spines level. Outlet passage, fontanel palpation, and head position are unrelated to station.