ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the monitoring of a client who is in the first stage of labor, with an external fetal monitor in place and IV fluids infusing.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following factors will cause variable decelerations in the fetal heart rate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Variable decelerations result from umbilical cord compression, reducing fetal blood flow, requiring repositioning to alleviate pressure.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in labor. The doctor documents the vaginal examination as: 3 cm, 30%, and -1.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse evaluates this documentation to mean which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The documentation indicates 3 cm dilation, 30% effacement, and a -1 station, meaning the presenting part is 1 cm above the ischial spines.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is postpartum.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to the possibility of a postpartum complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 100.4 F for two days indicates a possible infection, such as endometritis or mastitis, requiring further evaluation to prevent complications.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting a client who is postpartum with her first breastfeeding experience. When the client asks how much of the nipple she should put into the baby's mouth.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Including the nipple and some areola ensures proper latch, promoting effective milk transfer and preventing nipple trauma.
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.