ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam I Questions
Extract:
Client is at 12 weeks of gestation
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about expected gestational changes to a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using only nonprescription medications while pregnant is dangerous, as some over-the-counter drugs can harm the fetus or cause birth defects. The client should consult with their doctor before taking any medication.
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Question 2 of 5
To lower your risk of getting an STD, you should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All choices are valid ways to lower STD risk, but none are sufficient alone. Combining condom use, limiting partners, and delaying sexual activity reduces exposure to infections.
Extract:
Client is at 22 weeks of gestation and has gestational diabetes mellitus
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation and has been unable to control her gestational diabetes mellitus with diet and exercise. The nurse should anticipate a prescription from the provider for which of the following medications for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin is preferred for gestational diabetes as it does not cross the placenta and has no adverse fetal effects, unlike oral antidiabetic agents which may cause harm.
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Question 4 of 5
When teaching a group of students about chlamydia, which of the following points is most important for the healthcare provider to emphasize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most people with chlamydia are asymptomatic, which can lead to serious complications like pelvic inflammatory disease or infertility if untreated.
Question 5 of 5
Caused by a virus that's related to the virus that causes chickenpox, this infection spreads through any form of unprotected sex, and can be spread even when someone has no signs of having it. It has no cure but medications can help control outbreaks. Which of the following infections is being described?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Herpes simplex virus, related to the chickenpox virus, spreads through unprotected sex, can be asymptomatic, and has no cure, but antiviral medications can manage outbreaks.