ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm 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. No further testing or immediate delivery is needed, and specialist evaluation is unnecessary unless other concerns arise.
Extract:
A woman at 24 weeks gestation consuming a glass of wine daily
Question 2 of 5
A patient at 24 weeks of gestation says she has a glass of wine with dinner every evening. The nurse will counsel her to eliminate all alcohol intake because:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alcohol exposure risks fetal brain growth impairment, potentially causing cognitive deficits. Daily intake does not inherently indicate alcoholism or other substance risks, and organ anomalies are less likely at 24 weeks.
Extract:
Presumptive or probable signs of pregnancy
Question 3 of 5
Which presumptive sign (felt by the woman) or probable sign (observed by the examiner) of pregnancy is not matched with another possible cause?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Goodell sign (cervical softening) is pregnancy-specific. Other signs have non-pregnancy causes, like gas or stress.
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 due to glucose imbalances. Other options are unrelated complications.
Extract:
A pregnant woman
Question 5 of 5
A pregnant woman's diet may not meet her need for folates. A good source of this nutrient is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Green leafy vegetables are rich in folate, crucial for preventing neural tube defects. Cheese, potatoes, and chicken have minimal folate content.