OB ATI TEST A, B, C & D NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK| 4
VERSIONS (A, B, C AND D) WITH COMPLETE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
OB ATI TEST A.
A nurse is assessing a client who has severe preeclampsia. Which of the
following manifestations should the nurse expect?
A. 2+ deep tendon reflexes
B. Proteinuria of 200 mg in a 24-hr specimen
C. Polyuria
D. Blurred vision - Correct Answer - D. Blurred vision
The nurse should identify that a client who has severe preeclampsia can
have arteriolar vasospasms and decreased blood flow to the retina which
can lead to visual disturbances, such as blurred vision, double vision, or
dark spots in the visual field.
A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postpartum and has a vaginal
hematoma. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse
expect?
A. Lochia serosa vaginal drainage
B. Vaginal pressure
C. Intermittent vaginal pain
D. Yellow exudate vaginal drainage - Correct Answer - B. Vaginal
pressure
pg. 1
,The nurse should expect a client who has a vaginal hematoma to report
pressure in the vagina due to the blood that leaked into the tissues.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has a
positive contraction stress test. The nurse should plan to prepare the
client for which of the following diagnostic tests?
A. Biophysical profile
B. Amniocentesis
C. Cordocentesis
D. Kleihauer-Betke test - Correct Answer - A. Biophysical profile
A positive contraction stress test indicates that further evaluation of the
fetus is necessary. A biophysical profile will provide further evaluation
with a real-time ultrasound.
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for
combined oral contraceptives. Which of the following findings should
the nurse include as an adverse effect of this medication?
A. Depression
B. Polyuria
C. Hypotension
D. Urticaria - Correct Answer - A. Depression
The nurse should instruct the client that depression is a common adverse
effect of combined oral contraceptives. Other common adverse effects of
the medication include amenorrhea, weight gain, headache, nausea,
breakthrough bleeding, and breast tenderness.
pg. 2
,A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is receiving heparin via a
continuous IV infusion for thrombophlebitis in her left calf. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer aspirin for pain.
B. Maintain the client on bed rest.
C. Massage the affected leg every 12 hr.
D. Apply cold compresses to the affected calf. - Correct Answer - B.
Maintain the client on bed rest.
The client should remain on bed rest to decrease the risk of dislodging
the clot, which could cause a pulmonary embolism. Elevation of the
affected leg is recommended.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and has a
prescription for magnesium sulfate IV to treat preterm labor. The nurse
should notify the provider of which of the following adverse effects?
A. Client reports nausea
B. Urinary output of 40 mL/hr
C. Respiratory rate 10/min
D. Client reports feeling flushed - Correct Answer - C. Respiratory rate
10/min
The nurse should report a respiratory rate of less than 12/min to the
provider, because this is a manifestation of magnesium toxicity. The
nurse should ensure that the antidote, calcium gluconate, is readily
available.
A nurse is assessing a late preterm newborn. Which of the following
manifestations is an indication of hypoglycemia?
A. Hypertonia
pg. 3
, B. Increased feeding
C. Hyperthermia
D. Respiratory distress - Correct Answer - D. Respiratory distress
Late preterm newborns are at an increased risk for hypoglycemia due to
decreased glycogen stores and immature insulin secretion. Respiratory
distress is a manifestation of hypoglycemia. Other manifestations of
hypoglycemia include an abnormal cry, jitteriness, lethargy, poor
feeding, apnea, and seizures.
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is assessing a group of clients. Which of the
following clients should the nurse see first?
A. A client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and reports abdominal
cramping
B. A client who is at 15 weeks of gestation and reports tingling and
numbness in right hand
C. A client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and reports constipation for
the past 4 days
D. A client who is at 8 weeks of gestation and reports having three
bloody noses in the past week - Correct Answer - A. A client who is at
11 weeks of gestation and reports abdominal cramping
When using the urgent vs nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse
should determine that the priority finding is a client who is at 11 weeks
of gestation and reports abdominal cramping. Abdominal cramping can
indicate an ectopic pregnancy or manifestations of spontaneous abortion.
The nurse should request that the provider see this client first.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 15 weeks of gestation, is Rh-
negative, and has just had an amniocentesis. Which of the following
interventions is the nurse's priority following the procedure?
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VERSIONS (A, B, C AND D) WITH COMPLETE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
OB ATI TEST A.
A nurse is assessing a client who has severe preeclampsia. Which of the
following manifestations should the nurse expect?
A. 2+ deep tendon reflexes
B. Proteinuria of 200 mg in a 24-hr specimen
C. Polyuria
D. Blurred vision - Correct Answer - D. Blurred vision
The nurse should identify that a client who has severe preeclampsia can
have arteriolar vasospasms and decreased blood flow to the retina which
can lead to visual disturbances, such as blurred vision, double vision, or
dark spots in the visual field.
A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postpartum and has a vaginal
hematoma. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse
expect?
A. Lochia serosa vaginal drainage
B. Vaginal pressure
C. Intermittent vaginal pain
D. Yellow exudate vaginal drainage - Correct Answer - B. Vaginal
pressure
pg. 1
,The nurse should expect a client who has a vaginal hematoma to report
pressure in the vagina due to the blood that leaked into the tissues.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has a
positive contraction stress test. The nurse should plan to prepare the
client for which of the following diagnostic tests?
A. Biophysical profile
B. Amniocentesis
C. Cordocentesis
D. Kleihauer-Betke test - Correct Answer - A. Biophysical profile
A positive contraction stress test indicates that further evaluation of the
fetus is necessary. A biophysical profile will provide further evaluation
with a real-time ultrasound.
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for
combined oral contraceptives. Which of the following findings should
the nurse include as an adverse effect of this medication?
A. Depression
B. Polyuria
C. Hypotension
D. Urticaria - Correct Answer - A. Depression
The nurse should instruct the client that depression is a common adverse
effect of combined oral contraceptives. Other common adverse effects of
the medication include amenorrhea, weight gain, headache, nausea,
breakthrough bleeding, and breast tenderness.
pg. 2
,A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is receiving heparin via a
continuous IV infusion for thrombophlebitis in her left calf. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer aspirin for pain.
B. Maintain the client on bed rest.
C. Massage the affected leg every 12 hr.
D. Apply cold compresses to the affected calf. - Correct Answer - B.
Maintain the client on bed rest.
The client should remain on bed rest to decrease the risk of dislodging
the clot, which could cause a pulmonary embolism. Elevation of the
affected leg is recommended.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and has a
prescription for magnesium sulfate IV to treat preterm labor. The nurse
should notify the provider of which of the following adverse effects?
A. Client reports nausea
B. Urinary output of 40 mL/hr
C. Respiratory rate 10/min
D. Client reports feeling flushed - Correct Answer - C. Respiratory rate
10/min
The nurse should report a respiratory rate of less than 12/min to the
provider, because this is a manifestation of magnesium toxicity. The
nurse should ensure that the antidote, calcium gluconate, is readily
available.
A nurse is assessing a late preterm newborn. Which of the following
manifestations is an indication of hypoglycemia?
A. Hypertonia
pg. 3
, B. Increased feeding
C. Hyperthermia
D. Respiratory distress - Correct Answer - D. Respiratory distress
Late preterm newborns are at an increased risk for hypoglycemia due to
decreased glycogen stores and immature insulin secretion. Respiratory
distress is a manifestation of hypoglycemia. Other manifestations of
hypoglycemia include an abnormal cry, jitteriness, lethargy, poor
feeding, apnea, and seizures.
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is assessing a group of clients. Which of the
following clients should the nurse see first?
A. A client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and reports abdominal
cramping
B. A client who is at 15 weeks of gestation and reports tingling and
numbness in right hand
C. A client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and reports constipation for
the past 4 days
D. A client who is at 8 weeks of gestation and reports having three
bloody noses in the past week - Correct Answer - A. A client who is at
11 weeks of gestation and reports abdominal cramping
When using the urgent vs nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse
should determine that the priority finding is a client who is at 11 weeks
of gestation and reports abdominal cramping. Abdominal cramping can
indicate an ectopic pregnancy or manifestations of spontaneous abortion.
The nurse should request that the provider see this client first.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 15 weeks of gestation, is Rh-
negative, and has just had an amniocentesis. Which of the following
interventions is the nurse's priority following the procedure?
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