ATI RN
ATI NUR 223 Maternal Newborn Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A woman considering pregnancy
Question 1 of 5
What information should the nurse include to minimize the risk of having a newborn with a neural tube defect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Folic acid fortification prevents neural tube defects, unlike iron, alcohol, or aspartame.
Extract:
A client in her first trimester of pregnancy
Question 2 of 5
The client inquires if she can maintain her exercise regimen during pregnancy. What would be the nurse's most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Jogging is safe if comfortable, unlike saunas, avoiding all exercise, or limiting to stretching.
Extract:
A client with a new prescription for a combined oral contraceptive (COC)
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following client medications can interfere with the effectiveness of the COC?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anticonvulsants increase COC metabolism, reducing effectiveness, unlike other medications.
Extract:
A patient in her third trimester of pregnancy
Question 4 of 5
Which findings should the nurse recognize as expected physiological changes during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lordosis accommodates the shifting center of gravity, unlike decreased joint mobility, increased abdominal tone, or neck flexion.
Extract:
A client at 7 weeks of gestation with urinary frequency
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urinary frequency occurs in the first and third trimesters due to hormonal changes and uterine pressure.