ATI RN
ATI NUR 223 Maternal Newborn Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A group of clients in their first trimester
Question 1 of 5
Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching about exercise during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moderate exercise enhances circulation and reduces pregnancy complications, unlike avoiding stretching, unnecessary rest, or increasing weight-bearing exercises.
Extract:
A client suspected of having a hydatidiform mole
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe in this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive uterine enlargement occurs due to trophoblastic growth in molar pregnancy, unlike irregular heart rate, declining hCG, or clear discharge.
Extract:
A patient scheduled for a maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test at 15 weeks of gestation
Question 3 of 5
Which explanations about this test should the nurse provide to the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The test screens for neural tube defects via alpha-fetoprotein levels, not general well-being, Rh incompatibility, or lung maturity.
Extract:
A patient in her third trimester of pregnancy
Question 4 of 5
Which findings should the nurse recognize as expected physiological changes during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lordosis accommodates the shifting center of gravity, unlike decreased joint mobility, increased abdominal tone, or neck flexion.
Extract:
A client who is 12 weeks pregnant
Question 5 of 5
Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching about expected gestational changes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nonprescription medications may harm the fetus and require provider consultation, unlike discussing remedies, monitoring weight, or reducing stress, which are appropriate.