ATI LPN
ATI LPN N105 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
Client at 8 weeks of gestation
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is 8 weeks of gestation about healthy lifestyle practices during pregnancy. Which of the following client statements indicate an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking a prenatal vitamin daily ensures essential nutrients like folic acid and iron. A ketogenic diet is not recommended, 6 glasses of water is insufficient, and 1,000 extra calories is excessive for early pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is 8 weeks of gestation about healthy lifestyle practices during pregnancy. Which of the following client statements indicate an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking a prenatal vitamin daily ensures essential nutrients like folic acid and iron. A ketogenic diet is not recommended, 6 glasses of water is insufficient, and 1,000 extra calories is excessive for early pregnancy.
Extract:
None
Question 3 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.
Extract:
Woman at 38 weeks pregnant
Question 4 of 5
A woman who is 38 weeks pregnant reports feeling dizzy when lying on her back. What does the nurse explain as the most likely cause of this symptom?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Supine hypotension syndrome occurs when the gravid uterus compresses the inferior vena cava, reducing venous return and causing dizziness. Other causes are less likely in this context.
Extract:
None
Question 5 of 5
The following are probable signs of pregnancy, except?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deepening pigmentation, such as melasma or linea nigra, is a presumptive sign of pregnancy, as it is subjective and not specific to pregnancy. Abdominal enlargement, ballottement, and a positive pregnancy test are probable signs, as they are more objective but can have other causes.