ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Nursing 223g Questions
Extract:
Client who is 3 months pregnant
Question 1 of 5
If a woman is 3 months pregnant, which of the following findings related to breast changes would you expect to assess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Darkened breast areolas are common in early pregnancy due to hormonal changes affecting pigmentation.
Extract:
Adolescent learning about ovulation
Question 2 of 5
When teaching an adolescent about ovulation, the nurse would include that ovulation is initiated by a surge in which hormone?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) triggers ovulation by stimulating the release of a mature egg from the ovary.
Extract:
Client suspected of having a hydatidiform mole
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client suspected of having a hydatidiform mole. What findings should the nurse expect to observe in this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive uterine enlargement is a hallmark of hydatidiform mole due to rapid growth of abnormal placental tissue.
Extract:
Client in the first trimester of pregnancy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client in the first trimester of pregnancy about the importance of folic acid in the diet and how folic acid supplements might be beneficial. For which reason is the nurse teaching the client about this vitamin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Folic acid prevents neural tube defects by supporting proper neural tube closure in early fetal development.
Extract:
Client at 12 weeks gestation with heartburn
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks gestation. The client is curious about the cause of her heartburn. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased progesterone relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing gastric acid reflux, causing heartburn.