ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A client who is in active labor
Question 1 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.
Extract:
A 17-year-old female client requesting oral contraceptives
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a family planning clinic is caring for a 17-year-old female client who is requesting oral contraceptives. The client states that she is nervous because she has never had a pelvic examination. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about specific concerns allows tailored reassurance and support. Relaxation alone, mandating an exam, or general reassurance don't address her nervousness effectively.
Extract:
A client diagnosed with postpartum psychosis.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with postpartum psychosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Close supervision during infant interaction ensures safety due to psychosis-related risks, unlike irrelevant bedrest, fluid monitoring, or partner restriction.
Extract:
A client who is at 12 weeks gestation
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks gestation. The client asks about the cause of her heartburn. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Progesterone relaxes the cardiac sphincter and slows gastric emptying, causing heartburn. Bile retention, estrogen, and uterine pressure are not primary causes.
Extract:
Counseling a new mother about breast milk immunologic properties.
Question 5 of 5
An nurse is counseling a new mother about the immunologic properties of breast milk. The nurse emphasizes that breast milk is the main source of which specific immunoglobulin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IgA in breast milk, especially colostrum, protects the infant's gut mucosa, unlike IgG, IgE, or IgM which have lesser roles.