ATI OB EXAM 1
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes foundational obstetric nursing concepts
assessed in ATI OB Exam 1. It focuses on pregnancy, prenatal care,
maternal physiologic changes, fetal development, and antepartum
assessment. The exam also evaluates understanding of common
discomforts of pregnancy, nutrition, risk factors, patient education,
and nursing interventions that support maternal and fetal well-being.
Emphasis is placed on health promotion, safety, normal pregnancy
processes, and early recognition of complications in obstetric nursing
care.
,a nurse is caring for a pt. who is 42 wks. gestation and in labor. The pt.
asks the nurse what should the nurse expect because her baby is
post-mature. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make?
a. your baby will have excess body fat
b. your baby will have flat areola w/o breast buds
c. your baby heels will easily move to the ears
d. your baby's skin will have a leathery appearance `
D
leathery, cracked, wrinkled skin is seen in a NB who is postmature due
to placental deficiency
,a nurse is caring for an infant who has high bilirubin level and is
receiving phototherapy. Which of the following is the priority finding in
the newborn?
a. conjunctivitis
b. bronze skin discolorations
c. sunken fontanels
d. maculopapular skin rash
C
using safety and risk reduction framework, sunken fontanels are
priority finding. Infants receiving phototherapy are at risk for
dehydration from loose stools due to increased bilirubin excretion
, a nurse is called to the birthing room to assist w/ the assessment of a
newborn who was born at 32 weeks gestation. The newborn birth
weight is 1,100g. Which of the following are expected findings in the
newborn (SATA)
a. lanugo
b. long nails
c. weak grasp reflex
d. translucent skin
e. plump face
A, C, D
a. characteristics of a preterm NB include the presence of abundant
lanugo
c. a weak grasp reflex is characteristic of a preterm NB
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes foundational obstetric nursing concepts
assessed in ATI OB Exam 1. It focuses on pregnancy, prenatal care,
maternal physiologic changes, fetal development, and antepartum
assessment. The exam also evaluates understanding of common
discomforts of pregnancy, nutrition, risk factors, patient education,
and nursing interventions that support maternal and fetal well-being.
Emphasis is placed on health promotion, safety, normal pregnancy
processes, and early recognition of complications in obstetric nursing
care.
,a nurse is caring for a pt. who is 42 wks. gestation and in labor. The pt.
asks the nurse what should the nurse expect because her baby is
post-mature. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make?
a. your baby will have excess body fat
b. your baby will have flat areola w/o breast buds
c. your baby heels will easily move to the ears
d. your baby's skin will have a leathery appearance `
D
leathery, cracked, wrinkled skin is seen in a NB who is postmature due
to placental deficiency
,a nurse is caring for an infant who has high bilirubin level and is
receiving phototherapy. Which of the following is the priority finding in
the newborn?
a. conjunctivitis
b. bronze skin discolorations
c. sunken fontanels
d. maculopapular skin rash
C
using safety and risk reduction framework, sunken fontanels are
priority finding. Infants receiving phototherapy are at risk for
dehydration from loose stools due to increased bilirubin excretion
, a nurse is called to the birthing room to assist w/ the assessment of a
newborn who was born at 32 weeks gestation. The newborn birth
weight is 1,100g. Which of the following are expected findings in the
newborn (SATA)
a. lanugo
b. long nails
c. weak grasp reflex
d. translucent skin
e. plump face
A, C, D
a. characteristics of a preterm NB include the presence of abundant
lanugo
c. a weak grasp reflex is characteristic of a preterm NB
