ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 122 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
Developing organs and body systems
Question 1 of 5
Developing organs and body systems are highly susceptible to teratogens, which can cause major abnormalities. These teratogens usually fall into one of three categories: (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Teratogens causing congenital abnormalities include chemicals (e.g., alcohol, drugs), environmental factors (e.g., radiation), and infections (e.g., rubella). Hormonal imbalances, stress, and trauma are not classified as teratogens.
Extract:
A client who is 8 hr postpartum
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 8 hr postpartum. Where should the nurse expect to find the fundus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 8 hours postpartum, the uterus is still enlarged, and the fundus is typically palpable at the level of the umbilicus. It begins to descend about 1 cm per day after 24 hours, reaching the symphysis pubis by around day 10.
Extract:
Teaching about amniotic fluid function
Question 3 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 at 7 cm cervical dilation, 100% effaced, fetus at 1 station, intact amniotic membranes, urge to push
Question 4 of 5
In which stage and phase of labor is the client who is at 7 cm of cervical dilation and 100% effacement, with the fetus at 1 station and intact amniotic membranes, and reporting the urge to push?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first stage of labor includes latent (0-5 cm) and active (6-10 cm) phases. At 7 cm dilation with 100% effacement and an urge to push, the client is in the active phase of the first stage. The second stage begins at 10 cm dilation.
Extract:
A client at 4 weeks postpartum
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions for a client at 4 weeks postpartum visit, the client should contact her provider for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Foul-smelling lochia (malodorous discharge) at 4 weeks postpartum suggests endometritis, requiring immediate provider attention. Decreased sexual response, lochia alba, and cramping during breastfeeding are normal.