ATI Maternal newborn Exam Questions With
100% Verified Answers Graded A+
Naegele's Test - Menstrual period date minus 3 months, plus 7 days and 1
year
GTPAL - G - Gravida
T - Term
P - preterm
A - Abortion
L - Living Children
Probable signs of pregnancy - changes that make the examiner suspect a woman
is pregnant (related to physical changes of the uterus). - Goodell's sign,
ballottement, Chadwick's sign, Hegar's sign, Abdominal enlargement related to
changes in uterine size, shape, & position, fetal outline felt by examiner, Braxton
Hicks contractions, Positive pregnancy test
Hegar's sign - Softening and compressibility of the lower uterus
Chadwick's sign - Deepened violet-bluish color of vaginal mucosa
secondary to increased vascularity of the area.
Goodell's sign - Softening of cervical tip
Ballottement - Rebound of unengaged fetus
,Braxton Hicks - Painless, irregular contractions that are usually relieved
with walking
Quickening - Slight fluttering movements of fetus felt by a woman
Chloasma - Mask of pregnancy (pigmentation increases on the face)
Linea nigra - Dark line of pigmentation from the umbilicus to the pubic
area.
Striae gravidarum - Stretch marks most often found on the abdomen and
thighs
A RN is teaching a group of women who are pregnant about measures to relieve
backache during pregnancy. The nurse should teach the women... -
Perform the pelvic rock exercise every day.
Use good body mechanics.
A RN is teaching a group of clients who are pregnant about behaviors to avoid
during pregnancy. The client needs further instruction when - the client
states "I can have a drink of wine with dinner."
No alcohol should be consumed during pregnancy.
A client who is at 8 weeks of gestation tells the RN that she isn't sure she is happy
about being pregnant. The RN should respond to the client by - stating, "It
is normal to have feelings during the first few months of pregnancy."
, Ambivalence during the first trimester is a normal response. The client usually
overcomes ambivalence before the second trimester.
A client who is pregnant should promptly report which of the following symptoms
to the primary care provider? - Vaginal bleeding
*Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is always a dangerous sign and the client
should notify her primary care provider.
A client who is at 7 weeks of gestation is experiencing N/V in the morning. The
nurse in the prenatal clinic provides teaching that should include: - Eat
crackers or plain toast before getting out of bed.
Nausea and vomiting may occur during the first trimester. The client should eat
crackers or dry toast ½ to 1 hr before rising in the morning to relieve discomfort.
RN working in a prenatal clinic is providing education to a client who is pregnant.
The client states that she hates milk. A good source of calcium - Dark
green, leafy vegetables
*Calcium is very important to a developing fetus. It is involved in bone and teeth
formation.
Good sources of calcium include calcium-fortified orange juice, nuts, legumes, and
low oxalate, dark green, leafy vegetables.
Which of the following clients should the nurse be concerned about regarding
weight gain? A client who has gained - A client who has gained 3.6 kg (8 lb)
in her first trimester has gained too much weight.
Recommended weight gain during pregnancy is usually 11.2 to 15.9 kg (25 to 35
lb).
100% Verified Answers Graded A+
Naegele's Test - Menstrual period date minus 3 months, plus 7 days and 1
year
GTPAL - G - Gravida
T - Term
P - preterm
A - Abortion
L - Living Children
Probable signs of pregnancy - changes that make the examiner suspect a woman
is pregnant (related to physical changes of the uterus). - Goodell's sign,
ballottement, Chadwick's sign, Hegar's sign, Abdominal enlargement related to
changes in uterine size, shape, & position, fetal outline felt by examiner, Braxton
Hicks contractions, Positive pregnancy test
Hegar's sign - Softening and compressibility of the lower uterus
Chadwick's sign - Deepened violet-bluish color of vaginal mucosa
secondary to increased vascularity of the area.
Goodell's sign - Softening of cervical tip
Ballottement - Rebound of unengaged fetus
,Braxton Hicks - Painless, irregular contractions that are usually relieved
with walking
Quickening - Slight fluttering movements of fetus felt by a woman
Chloasma - Mask of pregnancy (pigmentation increases on the face)
Linea nigra - Dark line of pigmentation from the umbilicus to the pubic
area.
Striae gravidarum - Stretch marks most often found on the abdomen and
thighs
A RN is teaching a group of women who are pregnant about measures to relieve
backache during pregnancy. The nurse should teach the women... -
Perform the pelvic rock exercise every day.
Use good body mechanics.
A RN is teaching a group of clients who are pregnant about behaviors to avoid
during pregnancy. The client needs further instruction when - the client
states "I can have a drink of wine with dinner."
No alcohol should be consumed during pregnancy.
A client who is at 8 weeks of gestation tells the RN that she isn't sure she is happy
about being pregnant. The RN should respond to the client by - stating, "It
is normal to have feelings during the first few months of pregnancy."
, Ambivalence during the first trimester is a normal response. The client usually
overcomes ambivalence before the second trimester.
A client who is pregnant should promptly report which of the following symptoms
to the primary care provider? - Vaginal bleeding
*Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is always a dangerous sign and the client
should notify her primary care provider.
A client who is at 7 weeks of gestation is experiencing N/V in the morning. The
nurse in the prenatal clinic provides teaching that should include: - Eat
crackers or plain toast before getting out of bed.
Nausea and vomiting may occur during the first trimester. The client should eat
crackers or dry toast ½ to 1 hr before rising in the morning to relieve discomfort.
RN working in a prenatal clinic is providing education to a client who is pregnant.
The client states that she hates milk. A good source of calcium - Dark
green, leafy vegetables
*Calcium is very important to a developing fetus. It is involved in bone and teeth
formation.
Good sources of calcium include calcium-fortified orange juice, nuts, legumes, and
low oxalate, dark green, leafy vegetables.
Which of the following clients should the nurse be concerned about regarding
weight gain? A client who has gained - A client who has gained 3.6 kg (8 lb)
in her first trimester has gained too much weight.
Recommended weight gain during pregnancy is usually 11.2 to 15.9 kg (25 to 35
lb).
