ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Questions
Extract:
A woman at 10 weeks of gestation with presumptive signs and symptoms of pregnancy
Question 1 of 5
A woman at 10 weeks of gestation who is seen in the prenatal clinic with presumptive signs and symptoms of pregnancy likely will have:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 10 weeks, a positive pregnancy test is a presumptive sign due to detectable hCG levels. Chadwick's and Hegar's signs are probable signs observed by examiners, not felt by the woman. Amenorrhea is presumptive but less specific, as other causes exist.
Extract:
A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension complaining of pounding headache, visual changes, and epigastric pain
Question 2 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 3 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:
A woman older than 35 years
Question 4 of 5
What is the main reason why a woman who is older than 35 years may have difficulty achieving pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aging reduces ovarian reserve and egg quality, lowering fertility. Other factors are less significant.
Extract:
A laboring woman with early decelerations in FHR
Question 5 of 5
What is the cause of early decelerations in the fetal heart rate (FHR) of a laboring woman?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early decelerations result from head compression during contractions, a benign response. Other causes produce different patterns.