ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Clients who are in their first trimester
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients who are in their first trimester about exercise during pregnancy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Moderate exercise improves circulation, reduces swelling, and prevents varicose veins during pregnancy. Weightbearing exercises increase injury risk, resting 30 minutes before exercise is unnecessary, and stretching helps flexibility and reduces cramps.
Extract:
A client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and in early labor with ruptured membranes
Question 2 of 5
A nurse admits a woman who is at 38 weeks of gestation and in early labor with ruptured membranes. The nurse determines that the client's oral temperature is 38.9°C (102°F). Besides notifying the provider, which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever with ruptured membranes suggests infection; assessing amniotic fluid odor detects infection signs. Glucocorticoids are for preterm, cesarean isn't immediate, and delaying recheck risks progression.
Extract:
A client following an amniotomy who is now in the active phase of the first stage of labor
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following an amniotomy who is now in the active phase of the first stage of labor. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement with this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging bladder emptying every 2 hours prevents obstruction of fetal descent. Lithotomy is for delivery, bearing down is for the second stage, and frequent exams risk infection.
Extract:
A laboring client.
Question 4 of 5
Why is it important for the nurse to assess the bladder regularly and encourage the laboring client to void every 2 hours?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A full bladder can obstruct fetal descent, prolonging labor and increasing complications, unlike the incorrect or unrelated other options.
Extract:
A client who has a new prescription for dinoprostone (Cervidil) gel
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is teaching a client who has a new prescription for dinoprostone (Cervidil) gel. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dinoprostone ripens the cervix for labor induction. It's not for herpes, uterine relaxation, or preeclampsia treatment.