ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
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Question 1 of 5
The maternity nurse understands that vascular volume increases 40% to 45% during pregnancy to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased vascular volume ensures placental perfusion, critical for fetal oxygen and nutrient delivery. Renal plasma flow increases, dehydration prevention is secondary, and waste elimination is not the primary purpose.
Extract:
A pregnant woman with gestational diabetes mellitus at 24 weeks.
Question 2 of 5
Screening at 24 weeks of gestation reveals that a pregnant woman has gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). In planning her care, the nurse and the woman mutually agree that an expected outcome is to prevent injury to the fetus as a result of GDM. The nurse identifies that the fetus is at greatest risk for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: GDM increases fetal macrosomia risk due to excess glucose, causing delivery complications. Low birth weight and CNS anomalies are less common.
Extract:
A client with endometriosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse counseling a client with endometriosis understands which statements regarding the management of endometriosis are accurate? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Asymptomatic women may not need treatment, surgery addresses severe symptoms, and NSAIDs help pain. Danazol causes masculinizing effects, and bone loss is reversible.
Extract:
A pregnant woman with gestational diabetes mellitus.
Question 4 of 5
What are the maternal and neonatal risks associated with gestational diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: GDM increases risks of maternal preeclampsia and fetal macrosomia, not placenta previa, hyperemesis, or membrane rupture.
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Question 5 of 5
What is the CDC recommended medication for the treatment of chlamydia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Doxycycline is CDC-recommended for chlamydia, effective against the bacterium, unlike penicillin, acyclovir, or podofilox.