ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A client who is in labor with difficult and prolonged labor and a severe backache.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor. The client's labor is difficult and prolonged and she reports a severe backache. Which of the following factors is a contributing cause of difficult, prolonged labor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent occiput posterior position causes prolonged labor and back pain.
Extract:
A client who has a ruptured ectopic tubal pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record (EMR) of a client who has a ruptured ectopic tubal pregnancy. Which of the following findings in the client's medical record should the nurse identify as a risk factor for the client's condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PID causes fallopian tube scarring, increasing the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Extract:
A 1-day-old newborn.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a 1-day-old newborn. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as requiring follow-up?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A large, deep sacral dimple may indicate spinal abnormalities like spina bifida, requiring further evaluation.
Extract:
A client who is to undergo an amniotomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is to undergo an amniotomy. Which of the following is the priority nursing action following this procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking fetal heart rate post-amniotomy is critical to detect distress from cord compression or other complications.
Extract:
A client who might have a hydatidiform mole.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who might have a hydatidiform mole. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excessive uterine enlargement is a hallmark of hydatidiform mole due to abnormal trophoblastic growth, distinguishing it from other conditions.