ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn OB Questions
Extract:
Teaching adolescent pregnant females about expected changes.
Question 1 of 5
Which client statement indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nausea is normal but severe cases require reporting (
D). Striae are normal (
A), nipples darken (
B), and movement is felt at 18-25 weeks (
C).
Extract:
An 18-week pregnant client asking about symptom commonality.
Question 2 of 5
Which findings are expected physiological changes?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Nausea (
A), frequent urination (
C), fundal height 18 cm (
D), and linea nigra (E) are expected. Malodorous discharge (
B) and skin patches (F) suggest issues needing evaluation.
Extract:
A primigravida asking about placental function.
Question 3 of 5
Which are functions of the placenta?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The placenta handles metabolic and gas exchange (
C). Cushioning (
A) is by amniotic fluid, thermoregulation (
B) is maternal, and sterile environment (
D) is by the amniotic sac.
Extract:
A client in second trimester with heartburn.
Question 4 of 5
Which measures does the nurse include in teaching?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Remaining upright (
B), small frequent meals (
C), and discussing antacids (E) reduce heartburn. Lying down (
A) worsens reflux, and large water intake (
D) may increase stomach pressure.
Extract:
A client 9 weeks pregnant, G3P2, reports vaginal spotting, mild cramping, dysuria, urinary frequency, mild nausea, abdominal enlargement, Chadwick's sign.
Question 5 of 5
What priority information should the nurse report?
Correct Answer: A,C,E,G
Rationale: Elevated BP (
A), cramping (
C), spotting (E), and dysuria (G) suggest potential complications like preeclampsia, miscarriage, or UTI. GI complaints (
B), hCG (
D), and heart rate (F) are less urgent.