ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn 5 Questions
Extract:
A woman's internal genitalia reveals a bluish coloration of the cervix and vaginal mucosa
Question 1 of 5
On the first prenatal visit, examination of the woman's internal genitalia reveals a bluish coloration of the cervix and vaginal mucosa. The nurse documents this finding as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chadwick's sign is the bluish discoloration of the cervix and vagina due to increased blood flow, observed early in pregnancy.
Extract:
A vaginal exam reveals the lower uterine segment is softened
Question 2 of 5
During a vaginal exam, the nurse notes that the lower uterine segment is softened. The nurse documents this finding as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hegar's sign is the softening of the lower uterine segment, detectable early in pregnancy by bimanual exam.
Extract:
A woman in her first trimester
Question 3 of 5
When assessing a woman in her first trimester, which emotional response would the nurse most likely expect to find?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emotional lability, driven by hormonal changes, is common in the first trimester, causing mood swings and heightened emotions.
Extract:
A client comes to the prenatal clinic for her first visit
Question 4 of 5
A client comes to the prenatal clinic for her first visit. When determining the client's estimated due date, the nurse understands that which method is the most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ultrasound in the first trimester provides the most accurate due date by measuring fetal size, unlike less precise methods like Nagele's rule.
Extract:
A pregnant woman with a health history
Question 5 of 5
Which information on a client's health history would the nurse identify as contributing to the client's risk for an ectopic pregnancy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recurrent pelvic infections like PID cause tubal scarring, increasing ectopic pregnancy risk by impairing egg transport.