ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A patient who is having hypertonic contractions during labor.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a finding for a patient who is having hypertonic contractions during labor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The uterus may not relax between contractions, leading to compromised fetal blood flow.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
When teaching a prenatal class, the nurse realizes that some of the material must be reviewed when one of the dads says that many sexually transmitted infections are transmissible during delivery. The mother might need a cesarean section at the time of delivery to avoid transmission through breastfeeding. Which of the following statements is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Some STIs, such as herpes and HIV, can be transmitted during vaginal delivery, posing a risk to the newborn.
Extract:
During a delivery complicated by shoulder dystocia.
Question 3 of 5
During a delivery complicated by shoulder dystocia, the baby’s head retracts back against perineum after it emerges, a phenomenon known as ‘turtling’. Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate action for the healthcare provider to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The McRoberts maneuver, involving hyperflexion of the mother's legs, widens the pelvis, facilitating shoulder delivery in cases of shoulder dystocia.
Extract:
Four clients.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse has received a change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at the highest risk for a complication of pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated blood pressure and a high BMI significantly increase the risk for complications like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.
Extract:
A client who gave birth 2 hours ago.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who gave birth 2 hours ago. Which of the following findings increases the client’s risk for postpartum hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A boggy uterus indicates uterine atony, a leading cause of postpartum hemorrhage.