ATI RN
Custom ATI Maternity Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Client who is a primigravida at 42 weeks of gestation, thinks she is in labor
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting a nurse midwife in examining a client who is a primigravida at 42 weeks of gestation and states that she thinks she is in labor. Which of the following findings confirm that the client is in labor?
Correct Answer: Cervical dilation is the definitive sign of labor, indicating the cervix is opening due to uterine contractions. Other findings like contractions or amniotic fluid may occur but are not confirmatory without dilation.
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Client who is postpartum
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is postpartum. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to the possibility of a postpartum complication?
Correct Answer: A temperature of 100.4°F for two days suggests a possible infection, such as endometritis, requiring immediate attention. The other findings are normal or expected postpartum.
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Client in labor receiving epidural anesthesia
Question 3 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: Early epidural administration can interfere with labor hormones, slowing contractions and prolonging labor. It does not delay membrane rupture, cause hypertension, or depress the fetus.
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Client following a cesarean birth, reports being hungry
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a cesarean birth. The client tells the nurse that she is hungry. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: Auscultating the abdomen for bowel sounds is the priority to confirm the return of peristalsis post-cesarean, ensuring the client can tolerate oral intake without complications.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a cesarean birth. The client tells the nurse that she is hungry. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: Auscultating the abdomen for bowel sounds is the priority to confirm the return of peristalsis post-cesarean, ensuring the client can tolerate oral intake without complications.
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