ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A laboring woman.
Question 1 of 5
What is the cause of early decelerations in the fetal heart rate (FHR) of a laboring woman?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early decelerations result from fetal head compression during contractions, unlike cord compression, insufficiency, or membrane rupture, which cause other patterns.
Extract:
A woman hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse caring for a woman hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum should expect that initial treatment will involve:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV therapy corrects dehydration and electrolyte imbalances first, before antiemetics, enteral feeding, or steroids, which aren't standard.
Extract:
A woman older than 35 years.
Question 3 of 5
What is the main reason why a woman who is older than 35 years may have difficulty achieving pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aging reduces ovarian reserve and egg quality, impacting fertility most significantly, unlike contraceptives, medical attention, or behaviors.
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, essential for fetal neural tube development. Cheese, potatoes, and chicken have minimal folate.
Extract:
A client with endometriosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse counseling a client with endometriosis understands which statements regarding the management of endometriosis are accurate? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Asymptomatic women may not need treatment, surgery addresses severe symptoms, and NSAIDs help pain. Danazol causes masculinizing effects, and bone loss is reversible.