ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam Questions
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 1 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 2 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 reinforcing teaching about signs preceding the onset of labor with a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A surge of energy, or nesting instinct, is a common pre-labor sign due to hormonal shifts, preparing the client for labor.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client following an amniotomy who is now in the active phase of the first stage of labor.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regular bladder emptying prevents distension, which could hinder labor progress, and reduces infection risk post-amniotomy.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving oxytocin via IV infusion following a vaginal delivery.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to evaluate effectiveness of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring fundal consistency confirms oxytocin's effectiveness in promoting uterine contraction, preventing postpartum hemorrhage.