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ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Nursing 223g Questions
Extract:
Adolescent learning about ovulation
Question 1 of 5
When teaching an adolescent about ovulation, the nurse would include that ovulation is initiated by a surge in which hormone?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) triggers ovulation by stimulating the release of a mature egg from the ovary.
Extract:
Client planning a pregnancy
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing preconception counseling for a client who is planning a pregnancy. Which of the following supplements should the nurse recommend to help prevent neural tube defects in the fetus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Folic acid is critical for preventing neural tube defects, supporting early fetal neural development.
Extract:
Client in the first trimester of pregnancy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client in the first trimester of pregnancy about the importance of folic acid in the diet and how folic acid supplements might be beneficial. For which reason is the nurse teaching the client about this vitamin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Folic acid prevents neural tube defects by supporting proper neural tube closure in early fetal development.
Extract:
Client in her first trimester of pregnancy
Question 4 of 5
What is considered a positive sign of pregnancy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fetal movement felt by the examiner is a positive sign, providing direct evidence of pregnancy.
Extract:
Client at 34 weeks of gestation at risk for placental abruption
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and at risk for placental abruption. The nurse should recognize that which of the following is the most common risk factor for abruption?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypertension is the most common risk factor for placental abruption, as high blood pressure can cause placental separation.