ATI RN OB MATERNITY PROCTORED COMPREHENSIVE TEST EXAM 3 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+

ATI RN OB MATERNITY PROCTORED
COMPREHENSIVE TEST EXAM 3 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+

◉ Decrease or loss of variability means: Answer: Meds that depress
the CNS
Fetal hypoxemia w/resulting acidosis
Fetal sleep cycle
congenital abnormalities


◉ Early decels mean: Answer: Compression of the fetal head
resulting from uterine contraction
Vaginal exam
Fundal pressure


◉ Late decels mean: Answer: UPI causing inadequate fetal
oxygenation
Maternal hypotension
placental abruption
Uterine hyperstimulation w/pitocin


◉ Variable decels mean: Answer: Umbilical cord compression

,Short cord
Prolapsed cord
Nuchal cord
Oligohydraminos


◉ Fetal descent and cervical dilation are caused by Answer:
Frequency, duration, and strength of contractions


◉ What is the sensation the patient will feel when completion of
dilation and fetal descent? Answer: She will feel like she needs to
take a big ole poooo!


◉ First degree laceration extends through: Answer: skin of
perineum


◉ Second degree laceration extends through: Answer: skin of
perineum
muscles of perineum


◉ Third degree laceration extends through: Answer: skin of
perineum
muscles of perineum
anal sphincter

, ◉ Fourth degree laceration extends through: Answer: skin of
perineum
muscles of perineum
anal sphincter
anterior rectal wall


◉ Third stage:
Signs of placental separation from the uterus are indicated by:
Answer: fundus firmly contracting
swift gush from introitus of dark blood
umbilical cord appears to lengthen as placenta descends
vaginal fullness of exam


◉ There is a high risk of _________ surrounding external cephalic
version. Answer: Cord prolapse


◉ Regarding BISHOP scoring, when is a woman ready for labor?
Answer: A score of
9 for nulliparas
5 or more for multiparas


◉ Mechanical methods to ripen cervix: Answer: balloon caths