ATI for exam 1 Maternal Questions with
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A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and states that their last menstrual period
was April 1st. Which of the following is the client's estimated date of delivery?
Ans: January 8
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client The who is in the first trimester of
pregnancy. client's health record includes this data: G3 T1 PO A1 L1. How should the
nurse interpret this information? (Select all that apply.)
Ans: Client has delivered one newborn
Client has had two prior pregnancies.
Client has one living child.
delivery? A nurse is reviewing the health record of a client who is pregnant. The
provider indicated the client exhibits probable signs of pregnancy. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Ans: Goodell's sign
Ballottement
Chadwick's sign
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is pregnant and experiencing
episodes of maternal hypotension. The client asks the nurse what causes these episodes.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Ans: "This is due to the weight of the uterus on the vena cava."
A nurse in a clinic receives a phone call from a client who would like to be tested in the
clinic to confirm a pregnancy. Which of the following information should the nurse
provide to the client?
Ans: "You should collect urine from the first morning void."
A nurse is teaching a group of clients who are pregnant about measures to relieve
backache during pregnancy. Which of the following measures should the nurse include?
(Select all that apply.)
Ans: Perform the pelvic rock exercise every day. Use proper body mechanics.
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A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and reviewing manifestations of
complications the client should promptly report to the provider. Which of the following
complications should the nurse include?
Ans: Vaginal bleeding
A client who is at 7 weeks of gestation is experiencing nausea and vomiting in the
morning. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Ans: Eat crackers or plain toast before getting out of bed.
A nurse is teaching a client who is at 6 weeks of gestation about common discomforts of
pregnancy. Which of the following findings should the nurse include? (Select all that
apply.)
Ans: Breast tenderness
Urinary frequency
Epistaxis
A client who is at 8 weeks of gestation tells the nurse "I am not sure I am happy about
being pregnant." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Ans: "It is normal to have these feelings during the first few months of pregnancy."
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is providing education to client who is at 8 weeks of
gestation. The client states, "I don't like milk." Which of the following foods should the
nurse recommend as a good source of calcium?
Ans: Dark green leafy vegetables
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients'
weight gain should the nurse report to the provider?
Ans: 3.6 kg (8 lb) weight gain and is in the first trimester
A nurse in a clinic is teaching a client of childbearing age about recommended folic acid
supplements. Which of the following defects can occur in the fetus
Ans: Neural tube defects
A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for iron supplements with a client who is at 8
weeks of gestation and has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following beverages
should the nurse instruct the client to take the iron supplements with?
Ans: Orange juice
A nurse is reviewing postpartum nutrition needs with a group of clients who have
begun breastfeeding their newborns. Which of the following statements by a member of
the group indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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