ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A pregnant woman.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse teaches a pregnant woman about the presumptive, probable, and positive signs of pregnancy. The woman demonstrates understanding of the nurse's instructions if she states that a positive sign of pregnancy is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fetal movement palpated by a nurse-midwife is a positive sign, confirming a fetus. Braxton Hicks and positive tests are probable, and quickening is presumptive.
Extract:
An antepartum woman undergoing a contraction stress test (CST).
Question 2 of 5
What should a nurse know about the contraction stress test (CST) when providing care for the antepartum woman?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A negative CST, with no late decelerations, indicates fetal tolerance to contractions, unlike vibroacoustic use, invasiveness, or membrane rupture scenarios.
Extract:
None specified.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
Which viral sexually transmitted infection is characterized by a primary infection followed by recurrent episodes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HSV-2 causes genital herpes with recurrent outbreaks after a primary infection, unlike HPV, CMV, or HIV, which don't follow this pattern.
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 aids digestion, and milk isn't a primary trigger.