ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
None specified.
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The drug of choice for treatment of gonorrhea is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ceftriaxone is effective against resistant gonorrhea strains, unlike penicillin, acyclovir (antiviral), or tetracycline.
Extract:
A client whose last menstrual period started on February 13th.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is calculating the estimated date of confinement (EDC) using Nagele's rule for a client whose last menstrual period started on February 13th. Which date is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nagele's rule calculates EDC by subtracting 3 months from the first day of the last menstrual period and adding 7 days. For February 13, subtracting 3 months gives November 13, and adding 7 days results in November 20, making it the most accurate date.
Extract:
A primigravida being monitored for preeclampsia.
Question 4 of 5
A primigravida is being monitored in her prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. What finding should concern her nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 3+ proteinuria indicates severe preeclampsia, unlike normal BP, edema, or weight gain.
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Question 5 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.