ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A pregnant woman with gestational diabetes mellitus.
Question 1 of 5
What are the maternal and neonatal risks associated with gestational diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: GDM increases risks of maternal preeclampsia and fetal macrosomia, not placenta previa, hyperemesis, or membrane rupture.
Extract:
A mother who smokes cigarettes while pregnant.
Question 2 of 5
What is the most dangerous effect on the fetus of a mother who smokes cigarettes while pregnant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking causes IUGR by reducing fetal oxygen, posing the greatest risk, compared to rare genetic changes, treatable addiction, or less severe CNS effects.
Extract:
A woman at 30 weeks of gestation with a fetal heart rate of 82 beats/min.
Question 3 of 5
What is the first action that the nurse should take when assessing the fetal heart rate (FHR) of a woman at 30 weeks of gestation and finding a rate of 82 beats/min?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the maternal pulse rules out confusion with the FHR, as 82 beats/min suggests bradycardia, requiring confirmation before other actions.
Extract:
A 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency.
Question 4 of 5
During a prenatal intake interview, the nurse is in the process of obtaining an initial assessment of a 21-year-old Hispanic patient with limited English proficiency. It is important for the nurse to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing understanding is critical, especially with language barriers, to ensure effective communication and education. Handouts may not be accessible, jargon can confuse, and speaking quickly hinders comprehension.
Extract:
None specified.
Question 5 of 5
What are the possible consequences of inadequate weight gain during pregnancy for the infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inadequate weight gain risks IUGR, leading to low birth weight, not diabetes, Down syndrome, or spina bifida.