ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Questions
Extract:
Inadequate weight gain during pregnancy
Question 1 of 5
What are the possible consequences of inadequate weight gain during pregnancy for the infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inadequate weight gain risks IUGR, leading to low birth weight and complications. Diabetes, Down syndrome, and spina bifida have different causes.
Extract:
Pregnant woman
Question 2 of 5
The maternity nurse understands that vascular volume increases 40% to 45% during pregnancy to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vascular volume increases to supply the placenta, ensuring fetal oxygenation and nutrition. Renal plasma flow increases, dehydration prevention relies on fluid intake, and waste elimination is handled by other systems.
Extract:
Care of the patient with miscarriage
Question 3 of 5
As related to the care of the patient with miscarriage, nurses should be aware that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Miscarriage is spontaneous fetal loss before 20 weeks, typically due to chromosomal issues, not maternal behavior. Early symptoms vary, and incidence is 10-20%.
Extract:
A pregnant woman
Question 4 of 5
A pregnant woman's diet may not meet her need for folates. A good source of this nutrient is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Green leafy vegetables are rich in folate, crucial for preventing neural tube defects. Cheese, potatoes, and chicken have minimal folate content.
Extract:
A 26-year-old pregnant woman, gravida 2, para 1-0-0-1, 28 weeks pregnant with bright red, painless vaginal bleeding
Question 5 of 5
A 26-year-old pregnant woman, gravida 2, para 1-0-0-1, is 28 weeks pregnant when she experiences bright red, painless vaginal bleeding. On her arrival at the hospital, what would be an expected diagnostic procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Painless bleeding suggests placenta previa, and ultrasound confirms placental position. Amniocentesis, CST, and internal monitoring are inappropriate at this stage.