ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A 15-year-old being taught about genital tract infection prevention.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should include which information when teaching a 15-year old about genital tract infection prevention? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,B,E,F
Rationale: Wet bathing suits, douching, high sugar, and tight jeans promote infections, while cotton underwear and avoiding scented products reduce risk.
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:
Infant of a diabetic mother.
Question 3 of 5
Which major neonatal complication is carefully monitored after the birth of the infant of a diabetic mother?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoglycemia is common in infants of diabetic mothers due to high fetal insulin levels post-delivery, requiring close monitoring.
Extract:
A pregnant woman with abruptio placentae.
Question 4 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 laboring woman.
Question 5 of 5
How is fetal well-being during labor assessed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: FHR response to uterine contractions reveals oxygenation status, more telling than baseline rate, pain control, or accelerations alone.