ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A pregnant woman with gestational diabetes mellitus.
Question 1 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.
Extract:
None specified.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which presumptive sign (felt by the woman) or probable sign (observed by the examiner) of pregnancy is not matched with another possible cause?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Goodell sign (cervical softening) is unique to pregnancy, unlike quickening, Chadwick sign, or amenorrhea, which have other causes.
Question 4 of 5
Compared with contraction stress test (CST), nonstress test (NST) for antepartum fetal assessment:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NST is noninvasive with no contraindications, unlike CST, which risks preterm labor. NST is less expensive, has more false positives, and is less sensitive.
Extract:
A pregnant woman.
Question 5 of 5
Signs and symptoms that a pregnant woman should report immediately to her health care provider include: (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Rupture of membranes risks infection, heartburn with headache suggests preeclampsia, and vaginal bleeding may indicate serious issues like placenta previa. Urinary frequency and decreased libido are normal.