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ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A pregnant woman with abruptio placentae.
Question 1 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, unlike placenta previa's painless bleeding. Cramping and uterine activity are less specific.
Extract:
A primigravida being monitored for preeclampsia.
Question 2 of 5
A primigravida is being monitored in her prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. What finding should concern her nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 3+ proteinuria indicates severe preeclampsia, unlike normal BP, edema, or weight gain.
Extract:
A woman at 10 weeks of gestation with presumptive signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
A woman at 10 weeks of gestation who is seen in the prenatal clinic with presumptive signs and symptoms of pregnancy likely will have?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amenorrhea, the absence of menstruation, is a presumptive sign by 10 weeks, likely with two missed periods. Chadwick's and Hegar's signs are probable, not presumptive, and a positive test is probable, not felt by the woman.
Extract:
A pregnant woman with hyperemesis gravidarum.
Question 4 of 5
A pregnant woman presents to the emergency department complaining of persistent nausea and vomiting. She is diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. The nurse should include which information when teaching about diet for hyperemesis? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Ice cream, appealing foods, and bedtime protein snacks ease hyperemesis. Small meals and ginger tea are better than large meals or avoiding helpful drinks.
Extract:
A woman who was 30 lbs overweight before pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
Which pregnant woman should restrict her weight gain during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Overweight women should limit weight gain to reduce risks like gestational diabetes. Short women, adolescents, and twin pregnancies require higher weight gain.