ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Questions
Extract:
A woman older than 35 years
Question 1 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, lowering fertility. Other factors are less significant.
Extract:
A pregnant woman who has delivered premature twins, one full-term baby, and has had no abortions
Question 2 of 5
A pregnant woman comes to the prenatal clinic for an initial visit. In reviewing her childbearing history, the client indicated that she has delivered premature twins, one full-term baby, and has no abortions. Which GTPAL should the nurse document in this client's record?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: GTPAL stands for Gravida, Term, Preterm, Abortions, Living. The woman has 3 pregnancies (twins count as one pregnancy): premature twins (1 preterm pregnancy, 2 preterm births), one full-term baby (1 term pregnancy, 1 term birth), and no abortions. She has 3 living children (2 twins + 1 full-term). Thus, GTPAL is 3-1-2-0-3.
Extract:
A pregnant woman at 32 weeks complaining of dizziness, light-headedness, pale and moist skin
Question 3 of 5
What should the nurse do first if a pregnant woman at 32 weeks of gestation complains of feeling dizzy and light-headed while her fundal height is being measured and her skin is pale and moist?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning to the side relieves supine hypotensive syndrome, improving blood flow. Other actions may worsen symptoms or delay intervention.
Extract:
A woman diagnosed with acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Question 4 of 5
Care management of a woman diagnosed with acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) most likely would include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PID is a bacterial infection requiring antibiotics for a full course, not just until symptoms subside. Antivirals are ineffective, and frequent pelvic exams may worsen inflammation. Bed rest in a semi-Fowler position aids drainage and reduces pain, supporting recovery.
Extract:
A woman with placenta previa
Question 5 of 5
A placenta previa in which the placental edge just reaches the internal os is more commonly known as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marginal placenta previa involves the placental edge reaching but not covering the internal os, distinguishing it from total, complete, or partial types.