ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Questions
Extract:
A pregnant woman at 32 weeks complaining of dizziness, light-headedness, pale and moist skin
Question 1 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 pregnant woman
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a positive sign of pregnancy that can only be exhibited by a pregnant woman?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fetal heartbeat confirms pregnancy definitively. Quickening, morning sickness, and tests have other possible causes.
Extract:
A woman who has had a mastectomy
Question 3 of 5
What important, immediate postoperative care practice should the nurse remember when caring for a woman who has had a mastectomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Post-mastectomy, the affected arm is at risk for lymphedema due to lymph node removal. Using it for BP cuffs, venipuncture, or IV therapy can increase swelling or infection risk. The arm should be elevated and exercised gently, not immobilized.
Extract:
A pregnant woman with abruptio placentae
Question 4 of 5
The most prevalent clinical manifestation of abruptio placentae (as opposed to placenta previa) is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intense abdominal pain is characteristic of abruptio placentae due to blood irritating uterine nerves. Placenta previa typically causes painless bleeding, and cramping or uterine activity is less specific.
Extract:
Exposure to sexually transmitted infections
Question 5 of 5
Examples of sexual risk behaviors associated with exposure to a sexually transmitted infection (STI) include: (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Multiple partners, unprotected anal intercourse, and oral sex increase STI risk by exposing mucous membranes to pathogens. Abstinence eliminates risk, and dry kissing does not transmit STIs.