ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in the first stage of labor. The nurse observes the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The knee-chest or Trendelenburg position reduces cord compression, prioritizing fetal oxygenation in a cord prolapse emergency.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting a client out of bed for the first time since delivery. The client becomes frightened when she passes a large amount of lochia.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lochia pooling explains the large amount passed upon standing, reassuring the client of a normal postpartum process.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is multigravid and in active labor with 7 cm of cervical dilation and 100% effacement. The fetus is at +1 station, and the client's amniotic membranes are intact. The client suddenly states that she needs to push.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is the appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Panting prevents premature pushing, reducing risks of cervical edema or lacerations until full dilation is confirmed.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in the first stage of labor. The nurse observes the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The knee-chest or Trendelenburg position reduces cord compression, prioritizing fetal oxygenation in a cord prolapse emergency.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client following a cesarean birth. The client tells the nurse that she is hungry.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Auscultating the abdomen first confirms bowel function return, ensuring safe oral intake post-surgery to prevent nausea or complications.