ATI RN
ATI NUR223 Absection 4 Maternity Final Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth 2 hr ago. The nurse notes that the client's blood pressure is 60/50 mm Hg.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension postpartum often results from uterine atony; evaluating uterine firmness identifies the cause of bleeding, guiding immediate interventions.
Extract:
Question 2 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.
Extract:
A nurse is completing discharge teaching to a client in her 35th week of pregnancy who has mild preeclampsia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following information about nutrition should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding salt reduces fluid retention, helping manage hypertension in mild preeclampsia.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates the client's bladder is distended?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A distended bladder can displace the uterus, causing the fundus to deviate from the midline, interfering with uterine contraction and potentially leading to uterine atony and excessive bleeding.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is postpartum and does not plan to breastfeed.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A supportive bra reduces milk production and discomfort by minimizing breast stimulation in non-breastfeeding mothers.