ATI RN
ATI OB Obstetrics RN 300 Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is in preterm labor at 32 weeks of gestation. The client asks the nurse, 'Will my baby be okay?'
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse offer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's fear promotes therapeutic communication, addressing emotional distress and fostering trust.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a primary indication for performing a nonstress test during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nonstress tests assess fetal well-being, particularly in conditions like fetal growth restriction, by monitoring heart rate responses to movement.
Extract:
In labor, GPTAL is used to assess the client's obstetric history.
Question 3 of 5
What does the 'P' in GPTAL stand for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In GPTAL, 'P' stands for parity, the number of pregnancies carried to 20 weeks or beyond, regardless of outcome.
Extract:
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and scheduled for an amniocentesis.
Question 4 of 5
The client asks why she is having an ultrasound prior to the procedure. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ultrasound guides amniocentesis by identifying the placenta and fetus to ensure safe needle placement.
Extract:
During labor.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a characteristic of early decelerations in fetal heart rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early decelerations, caused by fetal head compression, are benign and show a gradual FHR decrease mirroring contractions.