MATERNAL NEWBORN ATI STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
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Presumptive signs of pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS-amenorrhea, fatigue, nausea, vomiting,
urinary frequency, breast changes, quickening
Probable signs of pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS-abdominal enlargement, hegar sign
(softening of uterus), chadwick's sign (bluish color of cervix, Goodell's sign (softening of cervical tip),
ballottement (rebound of unengaged fetus), braxton hicks contractions, positive pregnancy test, fetal
outline felt by examiner
Positive signs of pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS-hearing fetal heart sounds, see baby with ultra
sounds, feeling of movement in uterus
Presumptive signs can: - CORRECT ANSWERS-be explained for problems other than pregnancy
Positive signs of pregnancy are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-very distinct
Naegele's rule - CORRECT ANSWERS-subtract 3 months, add 7 days, add 1 year
***Easier way: Add 9 months, add 1 week***
GTPAL - CORRECT ANSWERS-G- gravitity (# of times woman has been pregnant, including the
current pregnancy)
T- pregnancies of 38 wks or more
P- pregnancies of less than 38 wks
A- abortions/miscarriages
L- living children
weight gain range for pregnant woman who is a normal weight - CORRECT ANSWERS-25-35
pounds
,weight gain range for woman who is overweight - CORRECT ANSWERS-15-25 pounds
Weight gain range for woman who is underweight - CORRECT ANSWERS-28-40 pounds
During 1st trimester, a woman shouldn't gain more than: - CORRECT ANSWERS-2-4 lbs (1-2 kg)
Once past 1st trimster, weight gain is expected as ___ - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 pound per week
Expected extra calories per day for 2nd trimester - CORRECT ANSWERS-340 extra cal per day
Expected extra calories per day for 3rd trimester - CORRECT ANSWERS-450 extra calories per
day
True or false: Mothers who are breastfeeding after pregnancy need extra daily calories - CORRECT
ANSWERS-true
Range for extra daily calories when breastfeeding - CORRECT ANSWERS-300-400 cal/day
Folic acid helps prevent: - CORRECT ANSWERS-fetal neural tube defects
Pregnant women should drink how much water per day? - CORRECT ANSWERS-2-3 L
Pregnant women should limit caffeine intake to ___ mg per day - CORRECT ANSWERS-300 mg
Sources of folic acid: - CORRECT ANSWERS-dark, green leafy veggies, orange juice
When client is having ultrasound, the bladder should be: - CORRECT ANSWERS-full (helps
sounds waves resonate better)
, When client is having diagnostic test where belly is being poked (amniocentesis), the bladder should be:
- CORRECT ANSWERS-empty
Biophysical profile (BPP) - CORRECT ANSWERS--score given between 0-10
-measures reactive heart, breathing, body movements, fetal tone, and amniotic fluid volume
- each section is given score of 2 if normal and 0 if not normal
Normal score for BPP - CORRECT ANSWERS-between 8-10 (indicated healthy baby)
Nonstress test - CORRECT ANSWERS--non invasive
-measures fetal well being within the last trimester of pregnancy
-measures response of fetal heart rate to fetal movement (button given to woman to press when she
feels baby move and then HR is measured in response to the movement)
Non stress test is considered reactive if: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fetal HR accelerates during
movement
True or false: Reactive non stress test is normal - CORRECT ANSWERS-true
Non stress test is considered non reactive if: - CORRECT ANSWERS-fetal HR does not accelerate
adequately
Types of barrier methods - CORRECT ANSWERS-condoms, diaphragms
A client must be fitted every ___ years for a diaphragm. - CORRECT ANSWERS-2
Reasons clients will have to be refitted for diaphragm: - CORRECT ANSWERS--Every 2 years
-Gained 15 pounds (7 kg)
-had full term pregnancy
-had 2nd term abortion
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Presumptive signs of pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS-amenorrhea, fatigue, nausea, vomiting,
urinary frequency, breast changes, quickening
Probable signs of pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS-abdominal enlargement, hegar sign
(softening of uterus), chadwick's sign (bluish color of cervix, Goodell's sign (softening of cervical tip),
ballottement (rebound of unengaged fetus), braxton hicks contractions, positive pregnancy test, fetal
outline felt by examiner
Positive signs of pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWERS-hearing fetal heart sounds, see baby with ultra
sounds, feeling of movement in uterus
Presumptive signs can: - CORRECT ANSWERS-be explained for problems other than pregnancy
Positive signs of pregnancy are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-very distinct
Naegele's rule - CORRECT ANSWERS-subtract 3 months, add 7 days, add 1 year
***Easier way: Add 9 months, add 1 week***
GTPAL - CORRECT ANSWERS-G- gravitity (# of times woman has been pregnant, including the
current pregnancy)
T- pregnancies of 38 wks or more
P- pregnancies of less than 38 wks
A- abortions/miscarriages
L- living children
weight gain range for pregnant woman who is a normal weight - CORRECT ANSWERS-25-35
pounds
,weight gain range for woman who is overweight - CORRECT ANSWERS-15-25 pounds
Weight gain range for woman who is underweight - CORRECT ANSWERS-28-40 pounds
During 1st trimester, a woman shouldn't gain more than: - CORRECT ANSWERS-2-4 lbs (1-2 kg)
Once past 1st trimster, weight gain is expected as ___ - CORRECT ANSWERS-1 pound per week
Expected extra calories per day for 2nd trimester - CORRECT ANSWERS-340 extra cal per day
Expected extra calories per day for 3rd trimester - CORRECT ANSWERS-450 extra calories per
day
True or false: Mothers who are breastfeeding after pregnancy need extra daily calories - CORRECT
ANSWERS-true
Range for extra daily calories when breastfeeding - CORRECT ANSWERS-300-400 cal/day
Folic acid helps prevent: - CORRECT ANSWERS-fetal neural tube defects
Pregnant women should drink how much water per day? - CORRECT ANSWERS-2-3 L
Pregnant women should limit caffeine intake to ___ mg per day - CORRECT ANSWERS-300 mg
Sources of folic acid: - CORRECT ANSWERS-dark, green leafy veggies, orange juice
When client is having ultrasound, the bladder should be: - CORRECT ANSWERS-full (helps
sounds waves resonate better)
, When client is having diagnostic test where belly is being poked (amniocentesis), the bladder should be:
- CORRECT ANSWERS-empty
Biophysical profile (BPP) - CORRECT ANSWERS--score given between 0-10
-measures reactive heart, breathing, body movements, fetal tone, and amniotic fluid volume
- each section is given score of 2 if normal and 0 if not normal
Normal score for BPP - CORRECT ANSWERS-between 8-10 (indicated healthy baby)
Nonstress test - CORRECT ANSWERS--non invasive
-measures fetal well being within the last trimester of pregnancy
-measures response of fetal heart rate to fetal movement (button given to woman to press when she
feels baby move and then HR is measured in response to the movement)
Non stress test is considered reactive if: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fetal HR accelerates during
movement
True or false: Reactive non stress test is normal - CORRECT ANSWERS-true
Non stress test is considered non reactive if: - CORRECT ANSWERS-fetal HR does not accelerate
adequately
Types of barrier methods - CORRECT ANSWERS-condoms, diaphragms
A client must be fitted every ___ years for a diaphragm. - CORRECT ANSWERS-2
Reasons clients will have to be refitted for diaphragm: - CORRECT ANSWERS--Every 2 years
-Gained 15 pounds (7 kg)
-had full term pregnancy
-had 2nd term abortion
