ATI OB STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉A nurse is instructing a client who is taking an oral contraceptive
about manifestations to report to the provider. Which of the
following manifestations should the nurse include?
A. Reduced menstrual flow
B. Breast tenderness
C. Shortness of breath
D. Increased appetite. Answer: C
◉A nurse in an obstetrical clinic is teaching a client about using an
IUD for contraception. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "An IUD should be replaced annually during a pelvic exam"
B. "I cannot get an IUD until after I've had a child"
C. "I should plan on regaining fertility 5 months after the IUD is
removed"
D. "I will check to be sure the strings of the IUD are still present after
my periods". Answer: D
,◉A nurse is teaching a client about potential adverse effects of
implantable progestins. Which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse include? (SATA)
A. Tinnitus
B. Irregular vaginal bleeding
C. Weight gain
D. Nausea
E. Gingival hyperplasia. Answer: B, C, D
◉A nurse in a clinic is teaching a client about a new prescription for
medroxyprogesterone. Which of the following information should
the nurse include in the teaching? (SATA)
A. "Weight fluctuations can occur"
B. "You are protected against STIs"
C. "You should increase your intake of calcium"
D. "You should avoid taking antibiotics"
E. "Irregular vaginal spotting can occur". Answer: A, C, E
◉A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of female clients who are
being evaluated for infertility. Which of the following clients should
the nurse anticipate the provider will refer to a genetic counselor?
A. A client whose sister has alopecia
,B. A client whose partner has von Willebrand disease
C. A client who has an allergy to sulfa
D. A client who had rubella 3 months ago. Answer: B
◉A nurse is caring for a couple who is being evaluated for infertility.
Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates
understanding of the infertility assessment process?
A. "You will need to see a genetic counselor as part of the
assessment"
B. "It is usually the female who is having trouble, so the male doesn't
have to be involved"
C. "The male is the easiest to assess, and the provider will usually
begin there"
D. "Think about adopting first because there are many babies that
need good homes". Answer: C
◉A nurse in an infertility clinic is providing care to clients who have
been unable to conceive for 18 months. Which of the following data
should the nurse assess? (SATA)
A. Occupation
B. Menstrual history
C. Childhood infectious diseases
D. History of falls
E. Recent blood transfusions. Answer: A, B, C
, ◉A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is postoperative
following a salpingectomy due to ectopic pregnancy. Which of the
following statements by the client requires clarification?
A. "It is good to know that I won't have a tubal pregnancy in the
future"
B. "The doctor said that this surgery can affect my ability to get
pregnant again"
C. "I understand that one of my fallopian tubes had to be removed"
D. "Ovulation can still occur because my ovaries were not affected".
Answer: A
◉A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to
undergo hysterosalpingography.
Vital Signs: 36.1 (97); HR 60 bpm
Lab Findings: Glucose 103 mg/dL; Hgb 13.1 g/dL; Total cholesterol
265 mg/dL
History/Physical: Employed as a radiology technician, allergy to
shrimp, tonsillectomy at age 18
Medications: Rosuvastatin, Magnesium oxide, Mafenide acetate
Which of the following data alert the nurse that the client is at risk
for a complication related to this procedure?
A. Vital Signs
B. History and Physical
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉A nurse is instructing a client who is taking an oral contraceptive
about manifestations to report to the provider. Which of the
following manifestations should the nurse include?
A. Reduced menstrual flow
B. Breast tenderness
C. Shortness of breath
D. Increased appetite. Answer: C
◉A nurse in an obstetrical clinic is teaching a client about using an
IUD for contraception. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "An IUD should be replaced annually during a pelvic exam"
B. "I cannot get an IUD until after I've had a child"
C. "I should plan on regaining fertility 5 months after the IUD is
removed"
D. "I will check to be sure the strings of the IUD are still present after
my periods". Answer: D
,◉A nurse is teaching a client about potential adverse effects of
implantable progestins. Which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse include? (SATA)
A. Tinnitus
B. Irregular vaginal bleeding
C. Weight gain
D. Nausea
E. Gingival hyperplasia. Answer: B, C, D
◉A nurse in a clinic is teaching a client about a new prescription for
medroxyprogesterone. Which of the following information should
the nurse include in the teaching? (SATA)
A. "Weight fluctuations can occur"
B. "You are protected against STIs"
C. "You should increase your intake of calcium"
D. "You should avoid taking antibiotics"
E. "Irregular vaginal spotting can occur". Answer: A, C, E
◉A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of female clients who are
being evaluated for infertility. Which of the following clients should
the nurse anticipate the provider will refer to a genetic counselor?
A. A client whose sister has alopecia
,B. A client whose partner has von Willebrand disease
C. A client who has an allergy to sulfa
D. A client who had rubella 3 months ago. Answer: B
◉A nurse is caring for a couple who is being evaluated for infertility.
Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates
understanding of the infertility assessment process?
A. "You will need to see a genetic counselor as part of the
assessment"
B. "It is usually the female who is having trouble, so the male doesn't
have to be involved"
C. "The male is the easiest to assess, and the provider will usually
begin there"
D. "Think about adopting first because there are many babies that
need good homes". Answer: C
◉A nurse in an infertility clinic is providing care to clients who have
been unable to conceive for 18 months. Which of the following data
should the nurse assess? (SATA)
A. Occupation
B. Menstrual history
C. Childhood infectious diseases
D. History of falls
E. Recent blood transfusions. Answer: A, B, C
, ◉A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is postoperative
following a salpingectomy due to ectopic pregnancy. Which of the
following statements by the client requires clarification?
A. "It is good to know that I won't have a tubal pregnancy in the
future"
B. "The doctor said that this surgery can affect my ability to get
pregnant again"
C. "I understand that one of my fallopian tubes had to be removed"
D. "Ovulation can still occur because my ovaries were not affected".
Answer: A
◉A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to
undergo hysterosalpingography.
Vital Signs: 36.1 (97); HR 60 bpm
Lab Findings: Glucose 103 mg/dL; Hgb 13.1 g/dL; Total cholesterol
265 mg/dL
History/Physical: Employed as a radiology technician, allergy to
shrimp, tonsillectomy at age 18
Medications: Rosuvastatin, Magnesium oxide, Mafenide acetate
Which of the following data alert the nurse that the client is at risk
for a complication related to this procedure?
A. Vital Signs
B. History and Physical
