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ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 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: D
Rationale: Amenorrhea, the absence of menstruation, is a presumptive sign by 10 weeks, likely with two missed periods. Chadwick's and Hegar's signs are probable, not presumptive, and a positive test is probable, not felt by the woman.
Extract:
None specified.
Question 2 of 5
Which suggestions should the nurse include when teaching about appropriate weight gain in pregnancy? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Normal and underweight women follow IOM guidelines, and adolescents need higher gains. Twin gestations have specific ranges, not doubled.
Extract:
An antepartum woman undergoing a contraction stress test (CST).
Question 3 of 5
What should a nurse know about the contraction stress test (CST) when providing care for the antepartum woman?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A negative CST, with no late decelerations, indicates fetal tolerance to contractions, unlike vibroacoustic use, invasiveness, or membrane rupture scenarios.
Extract:
A woman at 10 weeks of gestation with presumptive signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
Question 4 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: D
Rationale: Amenorrhea, the absence of menstruation, is a presumptive sign by 10 weeks, likely with two missed periods. Chadwick's and Hegar's signs are probable, not presumptive, and a positive test is probable, not felt by the woman.
Extract:
A pregnant woman.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse teaches a pregnant woman about the presumptive, probable, and positive signs of pregnancy. The woman demonstrates understanding of the nurse's instructions if she states that a positive sign of pregnancy is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fetal movement palpated by a nurse-midwife is a positive sign, confirming a fetus. Braxton Hicks and positive tests are probable, and quickening is presumptive.