ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Midterm Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
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Question 1 of 5
Why is glucose metabolism profoundly affected during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placental hormones like human placental lactogen cause insulin resistance, ensuring fetal glucose supply, unlike rapid use, pancreatic issues, or diet changes.
Extract:
A client with endometriosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse counseling a client with endometriosis understands which statements regarding the management of endometriosis are accurate? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Asymptomatic women may not need treatment, surgery addresses severe symptoms, and NSAIDs help pain. Danazol causes masculinizing effects, and bone loss is reversible.
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 woman with marginal placenta previa at 34 weeks of gestation.
Question 4 of 5
For a woman who is at 34 weeks of gestation with marginal placenta previa, the nurse determines that the greatest risk at this time is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Marginal placenta previa risks hemorrhage due to placental positioning near the cervix, posing a greater threat than infection, thrombophlebitis, or anomalies.
Extract:
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Question 5 of 5
As related to the care of the patient with miscarriage, nurses should be aware that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Miscarriage is spontaneous loss before 20 weeks, often due to chromosomal issues, not behavior. It's common (10-20%) and varies in symptoms.