ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
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Question 1 of 5
As related to the care of the patient with miscarriage, nurses should be aware that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Miscarriage is spontaneous loss before 20 weeks, often due to chromosomal issues, not behavior. It's common (10-20%) and varies in symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
Compared with contraction stress test (CST), nonstress test (NST) for antepartum fetal assessment:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NST is noninvasive with no contraindications, unlike CST, which risks preterm labor. NST is less expensive, has more false positives, and is less sensitive.
Question 3 of 5
Which factor is known to increase the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Previous large infant suggests prior glucose issues, increasing GDM risk. Underweight, young age, or type 2 diabetes aren't direct risk factors.
Question 4 of 5
What is the CDC recommended medication for the treatment of chlamydia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Doxycycline is CDC-recommended for chlamydia, effective against the bacterium, unlike penicillin, acyclovir, or podofilox.
Extract:
A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension complaining of pounding headache, visual changes, and epigastric pain.
Question 5 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, not anxiety, drug effects, or simple GI upset.