ATI RN
Needs of Maternal and Reproductive Health Clients Questions
Question 1 of 5
For the pregnant patient who is a vegan, what combination of foods will the nurse advise to meet the nutritional needs for all essential amino acids?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C (Grains and legumes) because when combined, they provide all essential amino acids needed for a vegan pregnant patient. Grains are low in lysine but high in methionine, while legumes are high in lysine but low in methionine. By consuming both, the patient can achieve a complete protein profile. Choice A (Eggs and beans) is incorrect as vegans do not consume eggs. Choice B (Fruits and vegetables) lacks adequate protein and essential amino acids. Choice D (Vitamin and mineral supplements) is important for overall health but does not provide the necessary amino acids.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a list of foods high in folic acid with a patient who is considering becoming pregnant. The nurse determines that the patient understands the teaching when the patient states she will include which list of foods in her diet?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Spinach, orange juice, and fortified bran flakes are high in folic acid, which is essential for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. Spinach is rich in folate, the natural form of folic acid. Orange juice is often fortified with folic acid, and fortified bran flakes also contain high levels of folic acid. A, B, and C are incorrect choices because they do not contain foods that are particularly high in folic acid. While peaches, yogurt, tofu, strawberries, milk, tuna, asparagus, lemonade, and chicken breast are all nutritious choices, they are not as rich in folic acid as the foods listed in option D. It is crucial for the patient to focus on foods with high folic acid content to support a healthy pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
A patient at 8 weeks' gestation complains to the nurse, 'I feel sick almost every morning. And I throw up at least two or three times a week.' What is the nurse's best guidance for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Try eating peanut butter on whole wheat bread right before going to bed.' This recommendation is based on the fact that consuming a small snack high in protein and complex carbohydrates before going to bed can help stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce morning sickness symptoms in pregnant women. Peanut butter provides protein and whole wheat bread provides complex carbohydrates, which can help alleviate nausea and vomiting. Choice A is incorrect because asking about cheese does not address the patient's symptoms or provide any practical guidance for managing morning sickness. Choice B is incorrect because increasing the number of meals may not necessarily alleviate morning sickness and could potentially exacerbate symptoms. Choice D is incorrect because suggesting that eating enough throughout the day will prevent sickness oversimplifies the issue and does not offer targeted advice for managing morning sickness.
Question 4 of 5
Expectant parents ask a prenatal nurse educator, 'Which setting for childbirth limits the amount of parent-infant interaction?'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing intervention is an independent function of the professional nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.