ATI RN
ATI Maternal Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A client at 38 weeks of gestation experiencing polyhydramnios
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the maternity unit at 38 weeks of gestation and who is experiencing polyhydramnios. The nurse should understand that this diagnosis means which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polyhydramnios is defined as an excessive amount of amniotic fluid, which can lead to complications like preterm labor or postpartum hemorrhage, often associated with maternal or fetal conditions.
Extract:
A client with severe preeclampsia at 35 weeks of gestation
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has severe preeclampsia at 35 weeks of gestation and is reviewing the provider's orders. Which of the following orders requires clarification?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ambulation is contraindicated in severe preeclampsia due to seizure risk; bed rest is typically prescribed, requiring clarification of this order.
Extract:
A client in the first stage of labor with a protruding umbilical cord
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the first stage of labor. The nurse observes the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The knee-chest position relieves umbilical cord pressure by shifting the uterus, preventing fetal hypoxia, making it the priority action in cord prolapse.
Extract:
A client prescribed amoxicillin 250 mg PO every 8 hr with 125 mg tablets available
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 250 mg PO every 8 hr. The amount available is amoxicillin 125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer with each dose?
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: 250 mg prescribed / 125 mg per tablet = 2 tablets per dose, a whole number requiring no rounding.
Extract:
A client in active labor preparing for epidural analgesia
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who is in active labor for epidural analgesia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obtaining a 30-minute EFM strip establishes a baseline fetal heart rate, ensuring fetal well-being before epidural administration.