ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client following a vaginal birth of a newborn weighing 4252 g (9 lb 6 oz).
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should identify that this client is at risk for which of the following postpartum complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A large newborn can overstretch the uterus, increasing the risk of uterine atony, which may lead to postpartum hemorrhage if not managed.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postpartum following a cesarean birth.
Question 2 of 5
To prevent thrombophlebitis, the nurse should contribute which of the following interventions to the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ambulation enhances venous return, reducing stasis and the risk of thrombophlebitis post-cesarean, supporting recovery.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who had a vaginal birth 2 hr ago.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Observing lochia, documenting fundal height, and checking midline position assess postpartum recovery, ensuring no complications like hemorrhage.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in the first stage of labor. The nurse observes the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The knee-chest or Trendelenburg position reduces cord compression, prioritizing fetal oxygenation in a cord prolapse emergency.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in the second stage of labor.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prolonged contractions (2 minutes) risk fetal distress or uterine complications, necessitating immediate reporting for potential intervention.