ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a postpartum client and notes the client's fundus is boggy and displaced to the right.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Voiding addresses bladder distension, which causes fundal displacement, and fundal massage corrects bogginess to prevent bleeding.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postpartum following a cesarean birth.
Question 2 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 caring for a client who is postpartum.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings is an indication for the nurse to administer Rho(D) immune globulin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rh-negative mothers with Rh-positive newborns require Rho(
D) immune globulin to prevent sensitization and protect future pregnancies.
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 4 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 postpartum and asks, 'When will my breast milk come in?'
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breast milk typically comes in 3-5 days post-delivery, driven by hormonal changes and suckling, aligning with normal lactation onset.