ATI RN
ATI OB Obstetrics RN 300 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements about pyelonephritis in pregnancy is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Untreated pyelonephritis can cause systemic inflammation, leading to preterm labor and low birth weight, requiring prompt antibiotic treatment.
Extract:
During CPR on a pregnant woman.
Question 2 of 5
What is the correct method for displacing the gravid uterus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tilting the pelvis to the left relieves inferior vena cava compression, improving venous return and cardiac output during CPR.
Extract:
A nurse is admitting a client who has severe preeclampsia at 35 weeks of gestation and is reviewing the provider's orders.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following orders requires clarification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ambulation is contraindicated in severe preeclampsia due to risks of seizures and hypertensive crises; bed rest is typically ordered.
Extract:
The nurse implements a teaching plan for a pregnant client who is newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exercise improves insulin sensitivity in gestational diabetes; avoiding it is incorrect and requires further teaching.
Extract:
A nurse is observing the electronic fetal heart rate monitor tracing for a client who is at 40 weeks of gestation and is in labor.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should suspect a problem with the umbilical cord when she observes which of the following patterns?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Variable decelerations are caused by umbilical cord compression, leading to abrupt FHR drops requiring intervention.