ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternity OB Cohort 65 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Leopold's maneuvers are performed to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leopold's maneuvers assess fetal position and presentation, aiding in labor and delivery planning.
Question 2 of 5
A disadvantage of internal fetal monitoring is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Internal fetal monitoring is invasive, requiring device insertion into the uterus, which increases the risk of infection compared to external monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
What is the most common cause of early decelerations in fetal heart rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early decelerations are caused by fetal head compression during contractions, a benign finding reflecting normal labor progression.
Extract:
Client reports 'I think my water just broke!'
Question 4 of 5
A laboring patient reports to the nurse that 'I think my water just broke!' The first action the nurse should take is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the fetal heart rate after suspected membrane rupture is critical to detect complications like cord prolapse, ensuring fetal well-being.
Extract:
Client at 28 weeks of gestation, received terbutaline.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and has received terbutaline. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Terbutaline, a tocolytic, relaxes the uterus, weakening preterm contractions to delay labor.