ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 14 hr postpartum. The nurse notes breasts soft, fundus firm, slightly deviated to the right; moderate lochia rubra; temperature 37.7° C (100° F), pulse rate 88/min, respiratory rate 18/min.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A deviated fundus suggests bladder distension, which can impede uterine involution; voiding corrects this and reduces hemorrhage risk.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in active labor. The nurse notes variable decelerations of the FHR.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should identify which of the following as a cause of variable decelerations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Umbilical cord compression causes variable decelerations, characterized by abrupt FHR drops, indicating reduced fetal oxygenation.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in active labor. The nurse notes late decelerations on the fetal monitor tracing.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lateral positioning improves placental perfusion, addressing uteroplacental insufficiency indicated by late decelerations, prioritizing fetal oxygenation.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postpartum following a cesarean birth.
Question 4 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 collecting data from a postpartum client and finds a large amount of lochia rubra with several clots on the client's perineal pad.
Question 5 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.