ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A woman at 30 weeks of gestation with a fetal heart rate of 82 beats/min.
Question 1 of 5
What is the first action that the nurse should take when assessing the fetal heart rate (FHR) of a woman at 30 weeks of gestation and finding a rate of 82 beats/min?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the maternal pulse rules out confusion with the FHR, as 82 beats/min suggests bradycardia, requiring confirmation before other actions.
Extract:
None specified.
Question 2 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 with hyperemesis gravidarum.
Question 3 of 5
A pregnant woman presents to the emergency department complaining of persistent nausea and vomiting. She is diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. The nurse should include which information when teaching about diet for hyperemesis? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Ice cream, appealing foods, and bedtime protein snacks ease hyperemesis. Small meals and ginger tea are better than large meals or avoiding helpful drinks.
Extract:
A woman in week 34 of pregnancy with heartburn.
Question 4 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.
Extract:
A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension complaining of pounding headache, visual changes, and epigastric pain.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension is admitted complaining of pounding headache, visual changes, and epigastric pain. Nursing care is based on the knowledge that these signs are an indication of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These symptoms indicate severe preeclampsia, risking eclampsia, not anxiety, drug effects, or simple GI upset.