ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A client who is in labor and has an external fetal monitor
Question 1 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:
A 1-day-old newborn.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assesses a 1-day-old newborn. Which finding indicates that the newborn's oxygenation needs are not being met?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Grunting and nasal flaring signal respiratory distress, indicating inadequate oxygenation, unlike normal findings like acrocyanosis or abdominal breathing.
Extract:
A client who is at 22 weeks of gestation
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure the fundal height of a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation. At which location should the nurse expect to palpate the fundus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 22 weeks, the fundus is approximately 2 cm above the umbilicus, aligning with gestational age progression. Other locations are incorrect for this stage.
Extract:
A client with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes and an HbA1c of 6.0% planning pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
A client with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes and an HbA1c of 6.0% is planning to become pregnant soon. What anticipatory teaching should the nurse provide this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin needs shift due to hormonal changes, unlike incorrect claims about vascular disease, ketoacidosis, or congenital risks with controlled diabetes.
Extract:
A woman has just entered the third stage of labor.
Question 5 of 5
A woman has just entered the third stage of labor. The nurse would focus care on which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The third stage involves placental delivery and ensuring uterine contraction to prevent hemorrhage, which is the priority over post-delivery assessments or comfort measures.