ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Practice Questions

The recommended weight gain for a woman with a normal BMI (18.5-24.9) is 25-35 pounds.

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The purpose of a non-stress test is to assess fetal well-being by monitoring the fetal heart rate in response to fetal movement.

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Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular, usually painless contractions that occur throughout pregnancy and are often referred to as false labor.

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The first stage of labor is the period from the onset of true labor contractions until the cervix is fully dilated to 10 centimeters.

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The APGAR score is a quick assessment of a newborns health, evaluated at 1 and 5 minutes after birth, scoring five criteria: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration.

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Signs of pre-eclampsia include high blood pressure, proteinuria, severe headaches, visual disturbances, and swelling in the hands and face.

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Meconium-stained amniotic fluid can indicate fetal distress and the potential for meconium aspiration syndrome in the newborn.

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The recommended position is upright or lateral, such as walking, sitting, squatting, or lying on the side, to help with fetal descent.

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