ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving oxytocin via IV infusion following a vaginal delivery.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to evaluate effectiveness of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fundal consistency indicates oxytocin's success in maintaining uterine tone, critical for reducing bleeding post-delivery.
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 2 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 caring for a client who is 4 hr postpartum. The nurse finds a small amount of lochia rubra on the client's perineal pad. The fundus is midline and firm at the umbilicus.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ambulation promotes lochia drainage, preventing vaginal pooling, and is appropriate given the normal fundal and lochia findings.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who gave birth one week ago.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of endometritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pelvic pain signals endometritis, an infection of the uterine lining, distinct from normal postpartum discharge or unrelated symptoms.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about reducing the risk of perineal infection with a client who had a vaginal birth.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Hand hygiene, blotting dry, and front-to-back cleaning prevent bacterial contamination, reducing infection risk post-vaginal birth.