ATI LPN
ATI LPN N105 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
Client before conception
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing preconception teaching with a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse include regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: No safe level of alcohol exists during pregnancy due to risks of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Any alcohol consumption can harm the fetus, and there is a clear link to developmental delays.
Extract:
Client at 20 weeks of gestation
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and tells the nurse that she is concerned that exercising might pose risks to her pregnancy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moderate exercise like walking or swimming improves circulation and is safe for most pregnant women. Resting post-exercise, weight-bearing exercises, or avoiding stretching are not primary recommendations.
Extract:
Pregnant woman at 8 weeks of gestation
Question 3 of 5
What is the most accurate response from a nurse when a pregnant woman having an ultrasound at 8 weeks of gestation asks if she may learn her expectant child's sex?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 8 weeks, sex organs are not yet developed enough to be visible on ultrasound. External genitalia become distinguishable later, typically around 12-14 weeks.
Extract:
None
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching of a newly licensed nurse about hyperemesis gravidarum. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates the reinforced teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated hCG levels are linked to hyperemesis gravidarum, contributing to severe nausea and vomiting. Decreased saliva, gastric secretions, or second-trimester onset are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the planning of a presentation about the impact of hyperemesis gravidarum on client health. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperemesis gravidarum can lead to psychological issues like depression due to its impact on quality of life. Mild nausea is expected, but hyperemesis is severe, and prevention is not possible.