ATI RN
ATI Maternal Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A client in labor with contractions 4 min apart
Question 1 of 5
A nurse receives report about a client who is in labor and is having contractions 4 min apart. Which of the following patterns should the nurse expect on the fetal monitoring tracing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contractions every 4 minutes with 60 seconds duration and 3-minute rest are typical for active labor, reflecting regular, effective contractions.
Extract:
A client who is a primigravida, at term, and unsure if in labor
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is a primigravida, at term, and having contractions but is stating that she is 'not really sure if she is in labor or not.' Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a sign of true labor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cervical dilation and effacement are definitive signs of true labor, indicating active progression toward childbirth.
Extract:
A client 8 hr post-vaginal birth with unrelieved episiotomy pain
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports unrelieved episiotomy pain 8 hr following a vaginal birth. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying an ice pack reduces swelling and pain in the perineal area, effective for episiotomy discomfort in the early postpartum period.
Extract:
A client who is pregnant being assessed for preeclampsia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is pregnant for preeclampsia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client requires further evaluation for this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated blood pressure is a key diagnostic criterion for preeclampsia, requiring further evaluation to prevent progression to severe complications.
Extract:
A client who is a primigravida, at term, and unsure if in labor
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is a primigravida, at term, and having contractions but is stating that she is 'not really sure if she is in labor or not.' Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a sign of true labor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Progressive cervical dilation and effacement confirm true labor, distinguishing it from false labor contractions.