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ATI Maternal Newborn III Questions
Extract:
A pregnant woman at 16 to 18 weeks' gestation undergoing a triple/quadruple screen
Question 1 of 5
A pregnant woman undergoes a triple/quadruple screen at 16 to 18 weeks' gestation. What would the nurse suspect if the woman's alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level is decreased?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low AFP suggests Down syndrome, often with altered hCG and estriol. Sickle-cell anemia uses other tests, cardiac defects may raise AFP, and respiratory issues don't typically affect AFP levels.
Extract:
A pregnant woman asking about amniotic fluid
Question 2 of 5
During a prenatal visit, a pregnant woman says, 'I know the amniotic fluid is important, but can you tell me more about it?' When describing amniotic fluid to a pregnant woman, which description would the nurse most likely include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amniotic fluid cushions the fetus against injury, aiding movement and growth. Its volume varies (peaks at term), is mostly water (not protein), and doesn't transport oxygen or nutrients, which the placenta handles.
Extract:
A client at her first prenatal visit
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about nutrition to a client at her first prenatal visit. Which of the following statements by the nurse should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prenatal vitamins provide 600 mcg/day folic acid, meeting pregnancy needs to prevent neural tube defects. Vitamin E needs remain at 15 mg/day, protein increases slightly to 1.1 g/kg/day (not doubled), and calcium needs stay at 1000 mg/day due to enhanced absorption, not requiring an increase.
Extract:
A pregnant client receiving prenatal care
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing prenatal care to a pregnant client. At which time would the nurse expect to screen the client for group B streptococcus infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Screening for group B streptococcus (GBS) is done at 35-37 weeks (36 weeks is closest) to assess colonization status near delivery, guiding intrapartum antibiotic use to prevent neonatal infection. Earlier screening (16, 28, or 32 weeks) may not reflect status at birth, as GBS colonization can change.
Extract:
A client who is 4 months pregnant with twins born at 34 weeks, a son at 39 weeks, and a spontaneous abortion at 6 weeks
Question 5 of 5
A client who is 4 months pregnant is at the prenatal clinic for her initial visit. Her history reveals she has 7-year-old twins who were born at 34 weeks gestation, a 2-year-old son born at 39 weeks gestation, and a spontaneous abortion 1 year ago at 6 weeks gestation. Using the GTPAL method, the nurse would document her obstetric history as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: GTPAL: Gravida (4 pregnancies: twins, son, abortion, current), Term (1 at 39 weeks), Preterm (1 at 34 weeks), Abortions (1 at 6 weeks), Living (3 children). Thus, 4-1-1-1-3 is correct. Other options miscalculate pregnancies, preterm births, or living children.