ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 24 hr postpartum.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A firm fundus 1 fingerbreadth below the umbilicus at 24 hours indicates normal involution, supporting uterine recovery.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 3 days postpartum and is breastfeeding. Her fundus is three fingerbreadths below the umbilicus, and her lochia rubra is moderate. Her breasts feel hard and warm.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expressing milk relieves engorgement, a normal response at 3 days postpartum, maintaining supply and reducing discomfort.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who is 8 hr postpartum and multiparous.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to the client's need to urinate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fundus elevated above the umbilicus suggests bladder distension, which can impede uterine contraction and increase hemorrhage risk.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client following a vaginal birth of a newborn weighing 4252 g (9 lb 6 oz).
Question 4 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 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 5 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.