ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Questions
Extract:
Women with preeclampsia and eclampsia
Question 1 of 5
Magnesium sulfate is given to women with preeclampsia and eclampsia to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate prevents seizures in preeclampsia/eclampsia by depressing the central nervous system, not affecting reflexes, uterine tone, or labor duration.
Extract:
A woman hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum
Question 2 of 5
The nurse caring for a woman hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum should expect that initial treatment will involve:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV therapy restores fluid and electrolyte balance, critical in severe vomiting. Antiemetics, enteral nutrition, or steroids are secondary or inappropriate.
Extract:
A woman at risk for gestational diabetes mellitus
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, type 2 diabetes (not GDM), and young age are not risk factors.
Extract:
Treatment of gonorrhea
Question 4 of 5
The drug of choice for treatment of gonorrhea is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ceftriaxone is effective against resistant gonorrhea strains. Penicillin and tetracycline face resistance, and acyclovir treats viruses, not bacteria.
Extract:
A woman with a viral sexually transmitted infection
Question 5 of 5
Which viral sexually transmitted infection is characterized by a primary infection followed by recurrent episodes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HSV-2 causes genital herpes with recurrent outbreaks after a primary infection. HPV, CMV, and HIV do not typically present with episodic recurrences.