ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Questions
Extract:
A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension complaining of pounding headache, visual changes, and epigastric pain
Question 1 of 5
A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension is admitted complaining of pounding headache, visual changes, and epigastric pain. Nursing care is based on the knowledge that these signs are an indication of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These symptoms indicate severe preeclampsia, risking eclampsia (seizures). Anxiety, magnesium effects, or GI upset do not explain this combination.
Extract:
A maternal condition requiring cesarean section
Question 2 of 5
What maternal condition always requires delivery by cesarean section?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Total placenta previa blocks the cervix, necessitating cesarean delivery to prevent severe bleeding. Other conditions may allow vaginal delivery.
Extract:
Treatment of gonorrhea
Question 3 of 5
The drug of choice for treatment of gonorrhea is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ceftriaxone is effective against resistant gonorrhea strains. Penicillin and tetracycline face resistance, and acyclovir treats viruses, not bacteria.
Extract:
A woman using over-the-counter cream for a suspected vaginal infection
Question 4 of 5
A woman arrives at the clinic for her annual examination. She tells the nurse that she thinks she has a vaginal infection and has been using an over-the-counter cream for the past 2 days to treat it. The nurse's initial response should be to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vaginal creams can alter Pap test results by affecting vaginal pH or cell visibility. Informing the woman ensures informed decision-making about proceeding.
Extract:
A pregnant woman at 10 weeks who jogs 3-4 times per week
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse tell a pregnant woman at 10 weeks of gestation who jogs 3 or 4 times per week and is concerned about the effect of exercise on the fetus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Jogging is safe early but may need adjustment later due to physical changes. Stopping or switching prematurely is unnecessary, and no modification ignores risks.