ATI RN
ATI OB Obstetrics RN 300 Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test at 15 weeks of gestation.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse provides which of the following explanations about this test to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MSAFP screens for neural tube defects (e.g., spina bifida) and chromosomal abnormalities, typically performed at 15-20 weeks.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an external fetal monitor. The nurse observes late decelerations on the monitor strip.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse interprets them as indicating which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Late decelerations are caused by uteroplacental insufficiency, reducing fetal oxygenation due to poor placental perfusion.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a primary indication for performing a nonstress test during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nonstress tests assess fetal well-being, particularly in conditions like fetal growth restriction, by monitoring heart rate responses to movement.
Extract:
A nurse is admitting a client who has severe preeclampsia at 35 weeks of gestation and is reviewing the provider's orders.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following orders requires clarification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ambulation is contraindicated in severe preeclampsia due to risks of seizures and hypertensive crises; bed rest is typically ordered.
Extract:
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and scheduled for an amniocentesis.
Question 5 of 5
The client asks why she is having an ultrasound prior to the procedure. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ultrasound guides amniocentesis by identifying the placenta and fetus to ensure safe needle placement.