Maternity ATI chapters 9-11 Questions
And Answers With Verified Solutions
Graded A+ Latest Update 2025.
•Monitor for pulmonary embolism with mag sulfate - ANSWER •
-Productive cough with blood tinged sputum
-Wheezing
-Crackles
-Chest pain
-Respiratory Distress
-Productive cough with blood tinged sputum
-Wheezing
-Crackles
-Chest pain
-Respiratory Distress
Preterm Labor Risk Factors - ANSWER •Infection
•Previous preterm birth
•Multifetal pregnancy
status
•Smoking
Substance Use
•Chronic Hypertension
•Preeclampsia
•Recurrent premature cervical dilation
Preterm Labor Symptoms - ANSWER •Low persistent backache
•Pelvic Pressure
•Menstrual cramps
•GI cramping/Diarrhea
, •Increased Vaginal Discharge
•Cervical Dilation
•Premature Rupture of Membranes
•Regular contractions (q 10 min lasting 1 hr or longer)
•Urinary Frequency
•Vaginal bleeding
Contractions
Fetal Fibronectin - ANSWER •a protein present in vaginal secretions used to determine preterm
labor done at 24-34 weeks and 6 days; indicates placental inflammation
Ultrasound - ANSWER •to determine if cervix is shortened < 30 mm
Biophysical Profile - ANSWER measures your baby's heart rate, muscle tone, movement,
breathing and ammonitic fluid around your baby
Nursing Care - ANSWER •Activity Restriction
•Rest in left lateral position
•No intercourse
•Prevent Dehydration (when a woman is dehydrated she will secrete oxytocin)
•Monitor for infection
•Administer medications
•Monitor fetal heart rate *Prolonged tachycardia can indicate infection/preterm labor*
•Monitor mom's contractions
Preterm Labor Meds - ANSWER Terbutaline- stops contractions, Nifedipine channel blocker,
Magnesium sulfate, Indomethacin NSAID
: Nifedipine - ANSWER •Calcium channel blocker
•SE: headaches, flushing, dizziness, nausea, orthostatic hypotension
•Cannot be given with magnesium sulfate or beta blockers
•Maintain hydration and slow position changes because of risk of orthostatic hypotension
Magnesium Sulfate - ANSWER •Most common medication used to stop preterm labor
Magnesium Sulfate: Contraindications - ANSWER •Active Vaginal bleeding
•Cervix dilated more than 6 cm
•Chorioamnionitis
•Acute fetal distress
And Answers With Verified Solutions
Graded A+ Latest Update 2025.
•Monitor for pulmonary embolism with mag sulfate - ANSWER •
-Productive cough with blood tinged sputum
-Wheezing
-Crackles
-Chest pain
-Respiratory Distress
-Productive cough with blood tinged sputum
-Wheezing
-Crackles
-Chest pain
-Respiratory Distress
Preterm Labor Risk Factors - ANSWER •Infection
•Previous preterm birth
•Multifetal pregnancy
status
•Smoking
Substance Use
•Chronic Hypertension
•Preeclampsia
•Recurrent premature cervical dilation
Preterm Labor Symptoms - ANSWER •Low persistent backache
•Pelvic Pressure
•Menstrual cramps
•GI cramping/Diarrhea
, •Increased Vaginal Discharge
•Cervical Dilation
•Premature Rupture of Membranes
•Regular contractions (q 10 min lasting 1 hr or longer)
•Urinary Frequency
•Vaginal bleeding
Contractions
Fetal Fibronectin - ANSWER •a protein present in vaginal secretions used to determine preterm
labor done at 24-34 weeks and 6 days; indicates placental inflammation
Ultrasound - ANSWER •to determine if cervix is shortened < 30 mm
Biophysical Profile - ANSWER measures your baby's heart rate, muscle tone, movement,
breathing and ammonitic fluid around your baby
Nursing Care - ANSWER •Activity Restriction
•Rest in left lateral position
•No intercourse
•Prevent Dehydration (when a woman is dehydrated she will secrete oxytocin)
•Monitor for infection
•Administer medications
•Monitor fetal heart rate *Prolonged tachycardia can indicate infection/preterm labor*
•Monitor mom's contractions
Preterm Labor Meds - ANSWER Terbutaline- stops contractions, Nifedipine channel blocker,
Magnesium sulfate, Indomethacin NSAID
: Nifedipine - ANSWER •Calcium channel blocker
•SE: headaches, flushing, dizziness, nausea, orthostatic hypotension
•Cannot be given with magnesium sulfate or beta blockers
•Maintain hydration and slow position changes because of risk of orthostatic hypotension
Magnesium Sulfate - ANSWER •Most common medication used to stop preterm labor
Magnesium Sulfate: Contraindications - ANSWER •Active Vaginal bleeding
•Cervix dilated more than 6 cm
•Chorioamnionitis
•Acute fetal distress
