ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam Questions
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 1 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 reinforcing teaching with a client who is in labor about why epidural anesthesia is not initiated until a good labor pattern has been established.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following explanations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early epidural administration may weaken contractions, slowing labor progression, which is why a strong labor pattern is preferred first.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who experienced a vaginal birth 2 hours ago.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should identify that which of the following findings places the client at risk for a postpartum hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Precipitous birth increases uterine atony risk, impairing contraction and leading to potential postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who saturates a perineal pad in 10 min.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fundal massage addresses uterine atony, the primary cause of rapid bleeding, stabilizing the client before further interventions.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in active labor. The nurse notes variable decelerations of the FHR.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should identify which of the following as a cause of variable decelerations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Umbilical cord compression causes variable decelerations, characterized by abrupt FHR drops, indicating reduced fetal oxygenation.