ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A pregnant woman with a biophysical profile score of 8.
Question 1 of 5
A pregnant woman's biophysical profile score is 8. She asks the nurse to explain the results. The nurse's best response is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A score of 8 indicates a healthy fetus with low risk of hypoxia, requiring no further testing or immediate delivery.
Extract:
A pregnant woman at 10 weeks of gestation who jogs 3 or 4 times per week.
Question 2 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 to walking later for comfort, not joint harm or fetal risk, and modification is often needed.
Extract:
None specified.
Question 3 of 5
As related to the care of the patient with miscarriage, nurses should be aware that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Miscarriage is spontaneous loss before 20 weeks, often due to chromosomal issues, not behavior. It's common (10-20%) and varies in symptoms.
Extract:
A pregnant woman with gestational diabetes mellitus.
Question 4 of 5
What are the maternal and neonatal risks associated with gestational diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: GDM increases risks of maternal preeclampsia and fetal macrosomia, not placenta previa, hyperemesis, or membrane rupture.
Extract:
None specified.
Question 5 of 5
The drug of choice for treatment of gonorrhea is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ceftriaxone is effective against resistant gonorrhea strains, unlike penicillin, acyclovir (antiviral), or tetracycline.