ATI RN
ATI NUR223 Absection 4 Maternity Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the most likely cause of early decelerations in the fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early decelerations result from altered fetal cerebral blood flow due to head compression during contractions, a benign response.
Question 2 of 5
Which information is important for a woman to understand before undergoing a scheduled tubal ligation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tubal ligation is a permanent contraception method; understanding its irreversibility is critical for informed consent.
Extract:
A nurse in the newborn nursery is caring for a group of newborns.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following newborns requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delayed meconium passage beyond 24 hours may indicate bowel obstruction, such as Hirschsprung's disease, requiring immediate evaluation.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin for induction of labor and notes late decelerations in the fetal heart rate.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: A: Stops uterine stimulation. C: Improves fetal oxygenation. D: Enhances placental perfusion. E: Ensures timely medical intervention.
Extract:
At midpoint during pregnancy, you review beginning signs of labor with a client.
Question 5 of 5
One of the beginning signs of labor you would review is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sudden gush of clear fluid indicates rupture of membranes, a common sign of labor onset, signaling the start of labor or impending delivery.