ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Clients who are in the third trimester of pregnancy
Question 1 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 client is breastfeeding her newborn.
Question 2 of 5
A client who is breastfeeding her newborn tells the nurse, 'I notice that when I feed him, I feel fairly strong contraction-like pain. Labor is over. Why am I having contractions now?' Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Breastfeeding stimulates oxytocin release, triggering uterine contractions to aid involution, a normal postpartum process, unlike the other options which suggest complications or irrelevant actions.
Extract:
A client who is at 18 weeks of gestation
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is at 18 weeks of gestation and is to undergo an amniocentesis. The nurse should explain that the purpose of this test is to identify which of the following?
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Amniocentesis primarily detects chromosomal anomalies and can screen for neural tube defects. Gender may be noted, but Rh incompatibility and cephalopelvic disproportion are assessed differently.
Extract:
After the birth of a newborn.
Question 4 of 5
After the birth of a newborn, the nursing intervention that most effectively promotes parental attachment is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skin-to-skin contact on the abdomen fosters bonding and breastfeeding, unlike interventions that separate mother and baby.
Extract:
A client who is in her first trimester of pregnancy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in her first trimester of pregnancy and asks the nurse if she can continue to exercise during pregnancy. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moderate exercise like jogging is safe with hydration and temperature control. Saunas risk hyperthermia, stretching-only limits benefits, and avoiding exercise is incorrect.