ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
During a delivery complicated by shoulder dystocia.
Question 1 of 5
During a delivery complicated by shoulder dystocia, the baby’s head retracts back against perineum after it emerges, a phenomenon known as ‘turtling’. Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate action for the healthcare provider to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The McRoberts maneuver, involving hyperflexion of the mother's legs, widens the pelvis, facilitating shoulder delivery in cases of shoulder dystocia.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a risk factor for cervical insufficiency?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cervical surgery, such as conization or LEEP, can weaken the cervical structure, increasing the risk of cervical insufficiency.
Question 3 of 5
What are the contraindications for a patient wanting to have a TOLAC?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: History of uterine rupture poses a significant risk for a trial of labor after cesarean (TOLA
C) due to potential recurrence of uterine rupture.
Extract:
Clients who have a diagnosis of placental abruption.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing charts for clients who have a diagnosis of placental abruption. Which of the following clients needs an emergent cesarean section?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemorrhaging at 38 weeks with a fetal demise and cervix dilated at 4 cm indicates a medical emergency requiring rapid intervention like a cesarean section.
Extract:
A patient.
Question 5 of 5
A patient tells the nurse that she knows all about sexually transmitted infections and proceeds to make the following statements. Which one is the only correct statement that the client makes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Many STIs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, can be asymptomatic, making routine screening important.