ATI LPN
ATI LPN N105 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who is pregnant
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about common discomforts of pregnancy during the first trimester with a client who is pregnant. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary urgency is a common first-trimester symptom caused by hormonal changes and increased pelvic blood flow. Constipation, heartburn, and supine hypotension typically occur later in pregnancy due to uterine growth and hormonal effects.
Extract:
None
Question 2 of 5
What are the functions of amniotic fluid? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Amniotic fluid prevents skin drying, allows symmetrical growth, and maintains temperature. Separating maternal and fetal blood is the placenta’s role.
Extract:
Group of women who are pregnant
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about fetal development with a group of women who are pregnant. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maternal-fetal circulation is established by 12 weeks via the placenta. Lanugo develops earlier and diminishes by 36 weeks, quickening occurs by 16-20 weeks, and sex is determined at conception.
Extract:
Client who thinks she might be pregnant
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who tells the nurse that she thinks she might be pregnant because she is able to feel the baby move. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feeling fetal movement (quickening) is a presumptive sign of pregnancy, as it is subjective and can be mistaken for other sensations. Probable and positive signs are objective, and 'possible' is not a recognized category.
Extract:
None
Question 5 of 5
Which maternal hormone reduces uterine contractions to prevent spontaneous abortions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Progesterone inhibits uterine contractions, maintaining pregnancy and preventing spontaneous abortion. Estrogen, testosterone, and aldosterone have other roles.