ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A client who is in labor and has an epidural anesthesia block
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an epidural anesthesia block. The client's blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg, and the fetal heart rate is 140/min. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lateral positioning corrects epidural-induced hypotension by improving blood flow. Leg elevation, monitoring, and notification are secondary to immediate repositioning.
Extract:
A client who is in labor and has an external fetal monitor
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an external fetal monitor. The nurse observes late decelerations on the monitor strip and interprets them as indicating which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Late decelerations indicate uteroplacental insufficiency, reducing fetal oxygen. Head compression causes early decelerations, cord compression causes variable decelerations, and maternal bradycardia isn't directly related.
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 newborn receiving phototherapy.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would the nurse include in the plan of care for a newborn receiving phototherapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent feeding supports hydration and bilirubin excretion during phototherapy, unlike harmful lotion, dehydration, or static positioning.
Extract:
A client diagnosed with postpartum psychosis.
Question 5 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.