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: Monitoring fundal consistency confirms oxytocin's effectiveness in promoting uterine contraction, preventing postpartum hemorrhage.
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 2 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 caring for a client who is postpartum and asks, 'When will my breast milk come in?'
Question 3 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.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting a nurse midwife in examining a client who is a primigravida at 42 weeks of gestation and states that she thinks she is in labor.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings confirm that the client is in labor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cervical dilation is the definitive sign of labor, indicating progressive cervical change necessary for delivery.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had an epidural anesthesia block during the early stages of labor. The client's blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg and the fetal heart recording is 140/min.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning the client laterally relieves vena cava pressure, improving maternal and fetal circulation to address hypotension promptly.