ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Questions
Extract:
A woman in week 34 of pregnancy with heartburn
Question 1 of 5
A woman in week 34 of pregnancy reports that she is very uncomfortable because of heartburn. The nurse would suggest that the woman:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Small, frequent meals reduce stomach pressure, alleviating heartburn. Lying down worsens reflux, fiber reduction causes other issues, and milk substitution is unnecessary.
Extract:
Appropriate weight gain in pregnancy
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 for growth. Twin pregnancies have specific ranges, and obese women gain less.
Extract:
A pregnant woman
Question 3 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 professional is a positive sign, confirming a fetus. Braxton Hicks and pregnancy tests are probable, and quickening is presumptive, as other causes exist.
Extract:
An infertile woman receiving urofollitropin
Question 4 of 5
How is purified follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (urofollitropin [Metrodin]) administered to an infertile woman as part of the pharmacologic treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urofollitropin is injected intramuscularly to bypass digestion, stimulating ovarian follicles effectively.
Extract:
A pregnant woman with gestational diabetes mellitus
Question 5 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.