ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 122 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
Pregnancy signs
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following are NOT considered presumptive signs of pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Presumptive signs are subjective and include quickening, amenorrhea, and increased urination. Ballottement (detected by a provider) and a positive pregnancy test (objective) are probable signs, not presumptive.
Extract:
A woman calling labor and delivery unit stating she is in labor
Question 2 of 5
A woman calls the labor and delivery unit stating she is in labor. What questions would you ask her to determine if she is in true labor? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: True labor is characterized by bloody show (cervical dilation), persistent contractions despite activity changes, and increasing frequency/intensity of contractions. Fever/chills and decreased fetal movement require evaluation but do not confirm true labor.
Extract:
A client at risk of neural tube defect in newborn
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to reduce the risk of giving birth to a newborn who has a neural tube defect. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Folic acid intake (400-800 mcg daily) before and during early pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida. Aspirin, alcohol, and iron are not directly linked to preventing neural tube defects.
Extract:
A client at 21 weeks of gestation, scheduled for an international flight
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who is at 21 weeks of gestation and is scheduled for an international flight. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Pregnant women on long flights are at risk for swelling and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Avoiding prolonged sitting, wearing compression stockings, and frequent walking/leg exercises reduce these risks. Seat belts should be worn low across the hips for safety, and electronic device radiation is negligible. High-dose vitamin C lacks evidence for preventing illness during flights.
Extract:
Pregnancy signs
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are NOT considered presumptive signs of pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Presumptive signs are subjective and include quickening, amenorrhea, and increased urination. Ballottement (detected by a provider) and a positive pregnancy test (objective) are probable signs, not presumptive.