ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
None specified.
Question 1 of 5
Which viral sexually transmitted infection is characterized by a primary infection followed by recurrent episodes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HSV-2 causes genital herpes with recurrent outbreaks after a primary infection, unlike HPV, CMV, or HIV, which don't follow this pattern.
Extract:
An antepartum woman undergoing a contraction stress test (CST).
Question 2 of 5
What should a nurse know about the contraction stress test (CST) when providing care for the antepartum woman?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A negative CST, with no late decelerations, indicates fetal tolerance to contractions, unlike vibroacoustic use, invasiveness, or membrane rupture scenarios.
Extract:
A pregnant woman in her third trimester feeling faint, dizzy, and agitated.
Question 3 of 5
What is the best nursing intervention for a pregnant woman in her third trimester who complains of feeling faint, dizzy, and agitated while her vital signs are being assessed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Turning to the left side relieves vena cava compression, easing symptoms, unlike standing, lying supine, or sitting, which may worsen them.
Extract:
A pregnant client.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most important factor for successful teaching of the pregnant client by the maternity nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Readiness to learn drives engagement and retention, more than presentation order, pregnancy planning, or educational background.
Extract:
A pregnant woman who has delivered premature twins, one full-term baby, and has had no abortions.
Question 5 of 5
A pregnant woman comes to the prenatal clinic for an initial visit. In reviewing her childbearing history, the client indicated that she has delivered premature twins, one full-term baby, and has no abortions. Which GTPAL should the nurse document in this client's record?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: GTPAL stands for Gravida (pregnancies), Term (full-term births), Preterm (preterm births), Abortions, and Living children. The woman has had 3 pregnancies (twins count as one pregnancy), 1 full-term birth, 1 preterm birth (twins), 0 abortions, and 3 living children, correctly documented as 3-1-1-0-3.