ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A client who is at 12 weeks of gestation
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about expected gestational changes to a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nonprescription medications may harm the fetus, requiring healthcare provider consultation, indicating a need for further teaching. Monitoring weight, consulting on remedies, and reducing stress are appropriate.
Extract:
A client who is gravida 3, para 2, and is in active labor
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is gravida 3, para 2, and is in active labor. The fetal head is at 3+ station after a vaginal examination. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 3+ station indicates imminent delivery, so observing for crowning prepares for birth. Nuchal cord checks, oxytocin, or fundal pressure are inappropriate at this stage.
Extract:
Clients in an antepartum unit
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an antepartum unit is triaging clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Painless vaginal bleeding at 28 weeks suggests placenta previa, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate assessment. Cough, spotting, and nausea are less urgent.
Extract:
A newborn at 36 weeks' gestation with nasal flaring, labored breathing, and excessive mucus.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assesses a newborn at 36 weeks' gestation, and the following behaviors are noted: nasal flaring, labored breathing, and excessive mucus. The nurse is most concerned about:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These symptoms in a preterm newborn suggest RDS due to surfactant deficiency, a serious condition requiring urgent intervention, unlike the less likely or unrelated other options.
Extract:
A client at 42 weeks' pregnancy admitted for induction of labor.
Question 5 of 5
The client at 42 weeks' pregnancy is admitted for induction of her labor. Which statement indicates that she understands the Reasons for the induction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low amniotic fluid in post-term pregnancy risks fetal compromise, justifying induction, unlike the other statements which reflect misconceptions or personal feelings.