ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A woman older than 35 years.
Question 1 of 5
What is the main reason why a woman who is older than 35 years may have difficulty achieving pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aging reduces ovarian reserve and egg quality, impacting fertility most significantly, unlike contraceptives, medical attention, or behaviors.
Extract:
None specified.
Question 2 of 5
Which suggestions should the nurse include when teaching about appropriate weight gain in pregnancy? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Normal and underweight women follow IOM guidelines, and adolescents need higher gains. Twin gestations have specific ranges, not doubled.
Extract:
A pregnant woman with abruptio placentae.
Question 3 of 5
The most prevalent clinical manifestation of abruptio placentae (as opposed to placenta previa) is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intense abdominal pain is characteristic of abruptio placentae due to blood irritating uterine nerves, unlike placenta previa's painless bleeding. Cramping and uterine activity are less specific.
Extract:
A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension complaining of pounding headache, visual changes, and epigastric pain.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension is admitted complaining of pounding headache, visual changes, and epigastric pain. Nursing care is based on the knowledge that these signs are an indication of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These symptoms indicate severe preeclampsia, risking eclampsia, not anxiety, drug effects, or simple GI upset.
Extract:
None specified.
Question 5 of 5
Why is glucose metabolism profoundly affected during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placental hormones like human placental lactogen cause insulin resistance, ensuring fetal glucose supply, unlike rapid use, pancreatic issues, or diet changes.