ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A woman 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 and treats seizures in preeclampsia/eclampsia by depressing the CNS, not affecting reflexes, uterus, or labor duration.
Extract:
A 26-year-old pregnant woman, gravida 2, para 1-0-0-1, at 28 weeks with bright red, painless vaginal bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A 26-year-old pregnant woman, gravida 2, para 1-0-0-1, is 28 weeks pregnant when she experiences bright red, painless vaginal bleeding. On her arrival at the hospital, what would be an expected diagnostic procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ultrasound identifies placenta previa, a likely cause of painless bleeding, unlike other procedures meant for different purposes.
Extract:
A pregnant woman at 32 weeks of gestation feeling dizzy and light-headed with pale, moist skin.
Question 3 of 5
What should the nurse do first if a pregnant woman at 32 weeks of gestation complains of feeling dizzy and light-headed while her fundal height is being measured and her skin is pale and moist?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning her on her side relieves supine hypotensive syndrome, improving blood flow, before other actions like raising legs or assessing vitals.
Extract:
A woman older than 35 years.
Question 4 of 5
What is the main reason why a woman who is older than 35 years may have difficulty achieving pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aging reduces ovarian reserve and egg quality, impacting fertility most significantly, unlike contraceptives, medical attention, or behaviors.
Extract:
A woman in week 34 of pregnancy with heartburn.
Question 5 of 5
A woman in week 34 of pregnancy reports that she is very uncomfortable because of heartburn. The nurse would suggest that the woman:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Small, frequent meals reduce stomach pressure, alleviating heartburn. Lying down worsens reflux, fiber aids digestion, and milk isn't a primary trigger.