ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Questions
Extract:
Fetal heart rate variability
Question 1 of 5
The most common cause of decreased variability in the fetal heart rate (FHR) that lasts 30 minutes or less is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fetal sleep cycles naturally reduce FHR variability for short periods and are benign. Compression, cerebral blood flow issues, or hypoxemia indicate distress and are less common.
Extract:
A pregnant woman with abruptio placentae
Question 2 of 5
The most prevalent clinical manifestation of abruptio placentae (as opposed to placenta previa) is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intense abdominal pain is characteristic of abruptio placentae due to blood irritating uterine nerves. Placenta previa typically causes painless bleeding, and cramping or uterine activity is less specific.
Extract:
A pregnant woman
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a positive sign of pregnancy that can only be exhibited by a pregnant woman?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fetal heartbeat confirms pregnancy definitively. Quickening, morning sickness, and tests have other possible causes.
Extract:
A pregnant client
Question 4 of 5
What is the most important factor for successful teaching of the pregnant client by the maternity nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Readiness to learn drives engagement and retention, making it critical for effective education. Other factors are secondary.
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 reduction causes other issues, and milk substitution is unnecessary.