ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 122 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
Teaching about amniotic fluid function
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching students about the function of the amniotic fluid. Which of the following statements by the students shows effective teaching? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Amniotic fluid regulates fetal temperature, cushions/protects the fetus, and allows free movement for symmetric growth. It does not produce hormones, aid digestion, or regulate fetal heart rate.
Extract:
A client in latent labor
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in latent labor. Which of the following nursing actions reflects the application of the gate control theory of pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gate control theory posits that non-painful stimuli (e.g., massage) can block pain signals. Massaging the back applies this principle, unlike medication, repositioning, or rest.
Extract:
A client who is pregnant
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant about a biophysical profile (BPP). Which of the following key elements are included in a BPP and should be included in the teaching? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,E,F
Rationale: A biophysical profile (BPP) assesses fetal well-being through ultrasound and includes fetal tone (flexion/extension), fetal movement (gross body movements), fetal breathing (respiratory movements), amniotic fluid volume, and nonstress test results. Fetal weight and position are evaluated separately, and fetal urine indirectly contributes to amniotic fluid volume but is not a direct component.
Extract:
A laboring patient with anxiety, vomiting, and need to have a bowel movement
Question 4 of 5
A laboring patient reports, anxiety, vomiting, and the need to have a bowel movement. What is the expected cervical examination finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms like anxiety, vomiting, and rectal pressure indicate the transition phase of labor (8-10 cm dilation, 100% effacement), where contractions are intense and the urge to push may begin.
Extract:
A client at 12 weeks of gestation with heartburn
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. The client asks about the cause of her heartburn. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heartburn in early pregnancy is primarily due to increased progesterone, which relaxes smooth muscles, including the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing acid reflux. Uterine pressure is more significant later in pregnancy.