ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A laboring woman.
Question 1 of 5
How is fetal well-being during labor assessed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: FHR response to uterine contractions reveals oxygenation status, more telling than baseline rate, pain control, or accelerations alone.
Extract:
None specified.
Question 2 of 5
What are the possible consequences of inadequate weight gain during pregnancy for the infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inadequate weight gain risks IUGR, leading to low birth weight, not diabetes, Down syndrome, or spina bifida.
Question 3 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.
Extract:
A 15-year-old being taught about genital tract infection prevention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should include which information when teaching a 15-year old about genital tract infection prevention? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,B,E,F
Rationale: Wet bathing suits, douching, high sugar, and tight jeans promote infections, while cotton underwear and avoiding scented products reduce risk.
Extract:
A woman at 30 weeks of gestation with a fetal heart rate of 82 beats/min.
Question 5 of 5
What is the first action that the nurse should take when assessing the fetal heart rate (FHR) of a woman at 30 weeks of gestation and finding a rate of 82 beats/min?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the maternal pulse rules out confusion with the FHR, as 82 beats/min suggests bradycardia, requiring confirmation before other actions.