ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who experienced a vaginal birth 2 hours ago.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should identify that which of the following findings places the client at risk for a postpartum hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Precipitous birth increases uterine atony risk, impairing contraction and leading to potential postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and asks, 'When will my breast milk come in?'
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breast milk typically comes in 3-5 days post-delivery, driven by hormonal changes and suckling, aligning with normal lactation onset.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and is breastfeeding her infant.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates mastitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A red, painful area in one breast suggests mastitis, an infection causing localized inflammation, distinct from bilateral engorgement.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a postpartum client and finds a large amount of lochia rubra with several clots on the client's perineal pad.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the fundus first assesses for uterine atony, the most likely cause of excessive lochia, enabling immediate corrective action.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client following a vaginal birth of a newborn weighing 4252 g (9 lb 6 oz).
Question 5 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.