ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 122 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A 32-year-old female, 11 weeks pregnant, no living children, two miscarriages at 9 and 12 weeks gestation
Question 1 of 5
A 32-year-old female is currently 11 weeks pregnant. She has no living children. She reports that she had two miscarriages at 9 and 12 weeks gestation. What is her GTPAL
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: GTPAL stands for Gravidity (total pregnancies), Term births (≥37 weeks), Preterm births (20-36 weeks), Abortions/miscarriages (<20 weeks), and Living children. She has three pregnancies (current + two miscarriages), no term or preterm births, two miscarriages, and no living children, making G3 T0 P0 A2 L0 correct.
Extract:
Developing organs and body systems
Question 2 of 5
Developing organs and body systems are highly susceptible to teratogens, which can cause major abnormalities. These teratogens usually fall into one of three categories: (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Teratogens causing congenital abnormalities include chemicals (e.g., alcohol, drugs), environmental factors (e.g., radiation), and infections (e.g., rubella). Hormonal imbalances, stress, and trauma are not classified as teratogens.
Extract:
A client in latent labor
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in latent labor. Which of the following nursing actions reflects the application of the gate control theory of pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gate control theory posits that non-painful stimuli (e.g., massage) can block pain signals. Massaging the back applies this principle, unlike medication, repositioning, or rest.
Extract:
A laboring patient with anxiety, vomiting, and need to have a bowel movement
Question 4 of 5
A laboring patient reports, anxiety, vomiting, and the need to have a bowel movement. What is the expected cervical examination finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms like anxiety, vomiting, and rectal pressure indicate the transition phase of labor (8-10 cm dilation, 100% effacement), where contractions are intense and the urge to push may begin.
Extract:
A client at 12 weeks of gestation
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation during an initial prenatal visit. The client asks, 'What is a normal fetal heart rate?' Which of the following ranges should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The normal fetal heart rate (FHR) throughout pregnancy is 110-160 bpm. Rates outside this range may indicate distress or require further evaluation.