ATI Maternal Newborn EXAM 1 With
Correct Answers | Latest Exam 2026-
2027| Graded A+
Presumptive, probable, and positive -ANSWER Three groups of signs of pregnancy
Ultrasound -ANSWER Procedure that consists of high-frequency sound waves used to
visualize internal organs and tissues by producing a real-time, three-dimensional image
of the developing fetus and maternal structures
Timeline of prenatal visits -ANSWER Begins with initial assessment within the first 12
weeks, monthly weeks 16-28, every 2 weeks from 29-36, and every week from 36
weeks until birth
Recommended weight gain -ANSWER Normal weight is 25-35lbs, underweight is 28-
40lbs, and overweight women 15-25lbs
Presumptive signs -ANSWER Changes that the woman experiences that make her think
that she might be pregnant
Fetal health assessment -ANSWER Begin assessing for fetal movement between 16-20
weeks of gestation
Caloric needs for second trimester -ANSWER An increase of 340 calories/day
External abdominal, transvaginal, and Doppler -ANSWER Three types of ultrasound
Examples of presumptive signs -ANSWER Amenorrhea, fatigue, nausea and vomiting,
urinary frequency, breast changes, quickening, and uterine enlargement
Blood type, Rh factor, and presence of irregular antibodies -ANSWER Determines the
risk for maternal-fetal blood incompatibility or neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
Caloric needs for third trimester -ANSWER An increase of 462 calories/day
Purposes of an ultrasound -ANSWER Allows for early diagnosis of complications, permits
earlier interventions, and thereby decreases neonatal and maternal morbidity and
mortality
Transvaginal ultrasound -ANSWER An invasive procedure in which a probe is inserted
vaginally to allow for a more accurate evaluation, does not require a full bladder
Caloric needs for breastfeeding -ANSWER Add 450-500 calories a day
, Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) -ANSWER Used to rule out Down syndrome
(low level) and neural tube defects (high level)
Probable signs -ANSWER Changes that make the examiner suspect a woman is
pregnant
Examples of probable signs -ANSWER Abdominal enlargement, Hegar's sign,
Chadwick's sign, Goodell's sign, Ballottement
Braxton hicks contractions, positive pregnancy, fetal outline
What is included in prenatal education? -ANSWER Health promotion, preparation for
pregnancy and birth, common discomforts of pregnancy, and warning/danger signs to
report
Folic Acid -ANSWER Crucial for neurological development and the prevention of fetal
neural tube defects
Doppler ultrasound blood flow analysis -ANSWER A noninvasive external ultrasound
method to study the maternal-fetal blood flow by measuring the velocity at which RBCs
travel in the uterine and fetal vessels using a handheld ultrasound device that reflects
sound waves from a moving target
Hegar's Sign -ANSWER Softening and compressibility of lower uterus
Health promotion includes -ANSWER Avoiding all over the counter medications unless
prescribed by the provider, avoiding alcohol and drugs, getting 30 minutes of exercise a
day, avoiding hot tubs and saunas, and consuming 8-10 glasses of water
Iron Supplements -ANSWER Are often added to the prenatal plan to facilitate an increase
of maternal RBC mass
Reasons for an ultrasound -ANSWER Vaginal bleeding evaluation, questionable fundal
height measurement in relationship to gestational weeks, reports of decreased fetal
movements, preterm labor, and questionable rupture of membranes
Biophysical profile (BPP) -ANSWER Uses a real-time ultrasound to visualize physical and
physiological characteristics of the fetus and observe for fetal biophysical responses to
stimuli, it combines FHR monitoring and fetal ultrasound
Chadwick's sign -ANSWER Deepened violet-bluish color of cervix and vaginal mucosa
Calcium -ANSWER Important to the developing fetus, is involved in bone and teeth
formation
Correct Answers | Latest Exam 2026-
2027| Graded A+
Presumptive, probable, and positive -ANSWER Three groups of signs of pregnancy
Ultrasound -ANSWER Procedure that consists of high-frequency sound waves used to
visualize internal organs and tissues by producing a real-time, three-dimensional image
of the developing fetus and maternal structures
Timeline of prenatal visits -ANSWER Begins with initial assessment within the first 12
weeks, monthly weeks 16-28, every 2 weeks from 29-36, and every week from 36
weeks until birth
Recommended weight gain -ANSWER Normal weight is 25-35lbs, underweight is 28-
40lbs, and overweight women 15-25lbs
Presumptive signs -ANSWER Changes that the woman experiences that make her think
that she might be pregnant
Fetal health assessment -ANSWER Begin assessing for fetal movement between 16-20
weeks of gestation
Caloric needs for second trimester -ANSWER An increase of 340 calories/day
External abdominal, transvaginal, and Doppler -ANSWER Three types of ultrasound
Examples of presumptive signs -ANSWER Amenorrhea, fatigue, nausea and vomiting,
urinary frequency, breast changes, quickening, and uterine enlargement
Blood type, Rh factor, and presence of irregular antibodies -ANSWER Determines the
risk for maternal-fetal blood incompatibility or neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
Caloric needs for third trimester -ANSWER An increase of 462 calories/day
Purposes of an ultrasound -ANSWER Allows for early diagnosis of complications, permits
earlier interventions, and thereby decreases neonatal and maternal morbidity and
mortality
Transvaginal ultrasound -ANSWER An invasive procedure in which a probe is inserted
vaginally to allow for a more accurate evaluation, does not require a full bladder
Caloric needs for breastfeeding -ANSWER Add 450-500 calories a day
, Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) -ANSWER Used to rule out Down syndrome
(low level) and neural tube defects (high level)
Probable signs -ANSWER Changes that make the examiner suspect a woman is
pregnant
Examples of probable signs -ANSWER Abdominal enlargement, Hegar's sign,
Chadwick's sign, Goodell's sign, Ballottement
Braxton hicks contractions, positive pregnancy, fetal outline
What is included in prenatal education? -ANSWER Health promotion, preparation for
pregnancy and birth, common discomforts of pregnancy, and warning/danger signs to
report
Folic Acid -ANSWER Crucial for neurological development and the prevention of fetal
neural tube defects
Doppler ultrasound blood flow analysis -ANSWER A noninvasive external ultrasound
method to study the maternal-fetal blood flow by measuring the velocity at which RBCs
travel in the uterine and fetal vessels using a handheld ultrasound device that reflects
sound waves from a moving target
Hegar's Sign -ANSWER Softening and compressibility of lower uterus
Health promotion includes -ANSWER Avoiding all over the counter medications unless
prescribed by the provider, avoiding alcohol and drugs, getting 30 minutes of exercise a
day, avoiding hot tubs and saunas, and consuming 8-10 glasses of water
Iron Supplements -ANSWER Are often added to the prenatal plan to facilitate an increase
of maternal RBC mass
Reasons for an ultrasound -ANSWER Vaginal bleeding evaluation, questionable fundal
height measurement in relationship to gestational weeks, reports of decreased fetal
movements, preterm labor, and questionable rupture of membranes
Biophysical profile (BPP) -ANSWER Uses a real-time ultrasound to visualize physical and
physiological characteristics of the fetus and observe for fetal biophysical responses to
stimuli, it combines FHR monitoring and fetal ultrasound
Chadwick's sign -ANSWER Deepened violet-bluish color of cervix and vaginal mucosa
Calcium -ANSWER Important to the developing fetus, is involved in bone and teeth
formation
