ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Questions
Extract:
A pregnant woman
Question 1 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 at 10 weeks of gestation with presumptive signs and symptoms of pregnancy
Question 2 of 5
A woman at 10 weeks of gestation who is seen in the prenatal clinic with presumptive signs and symptoms of pregnancy likely will have:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 10 weeks, a positive pregnancy test is a presumptive sign due to detectable hCG levels. Chadwick's and Hegar's signs are probable signs observed by examiners, not felt by the woman. Amenorrhea is presumptive but less specific, as other causes exist.
Extract:
A pregnant woman with abruptio placentae
Question 3 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:
A mother who smokes cigarettes while pregnant
Question 4 of 5
What is the most dangerous effect on the fetus of a mother who smokes cigarettes while pregnant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking causes hypoxia, risking severe brain damage with lifelong impacts. Other effects are less critical.
Extract:
A pregnant woman with gestational diabetes mellitus
Question 5 of 5
What are the maternal and neonatal risks associated with gestational diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: GDM increases risks of maternal preeclampsia and fetal macrosomia due to glucose imbalances. Other options are unrelated complications.