ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Questions
Extract:
A pregnant woman
Question 1 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.
Extract:
A 32-year-old primigravida with ectopic pregnancy
Question 2 of 5
A 32-year-old primigravida is admitted with a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Nursing care is based on the knowledge that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemorrhage is the primary concern in ectopic pregnancy due to possible tubal rupture. Future conception is possible, D&C is for uterine pregnancies, and bed rest alone is inadequate.
Extract:
Pregnant women
Question 3 of 5
Which pregnant woman should restrict her weight gain during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Overweight women should limit weight gain to reduce risks like gestational diabetes or hypertension. Short women, adolescents, and twin pregnancies require higher weight gain.
Extract:
Fetal heart rate variability
Question 4 of 5
The most common cause of decreased variability in the fetal heart rate (FHR) that lasts 30 minutes or less is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fetal sleep cycles naturally reduce FHR variability for short periods and are benign. Compression, cerebral blood flow issues, or hypoxemia indicate distress and are less common.
Extract:
A pregnant woman with a biophysical profile score of 8
Question 5 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.