ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about signs preceding the onset of labor with a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A surge of energy, or nesting instinct, is a common pre-labor sign due to hormonal shifts, preparing the client for labor.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about reducing the risk of perineal infection with a client who had a vaginal birth.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Hand hygiene, blotting dry, and front-to-back cleaning prevent bacterial contamination, reducing infection risk post-vaginal birth.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is requesting to go to the bathroom immediately after a vaginal birth.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evaluating analgesia effects ensures the client's stability, preventing falls due to dizziness or weakness post-delivery.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who experienced a vaginal birth 2 hours ago.
Question 4 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 assisting a client out of bed for the first time since delivery. The client becomes frightened when she passes a large amount of lochia.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lochia pooling explains the large amount passed upon standing, reassuring the client of a normal postpartum process.