ATI LPN
ATI LPN N105 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who is pregnant with BMI of 26.5
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and has a body mass index (BMI) of 26.5. She asks the nurse how much weight she should gain over the course of her pregnancy. Which of the following statements is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a BMI of 26.5 (overweight), 15 to 25 pounds is recommended to support fetal growth while minimizing complications. Other ranges apply to different BMI categories, and weight gain does matter.
Extract:
None
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is presenting a conference on gene dominance. What does the nurse report as the percentage of children carrying the dominant gene if one parent has a dominant gene and the other parent does not?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If one parent is heterozygous for a dominant gene and the other has two recessive alleles, each child has a 50% chance of inheriting the dominant gene, per Mendelian inheritance.
Question 4 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:
Client who is pregnant
Question 5 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.