ATI Maternal Child Exam Questions &
Answers
Around what time period is it possible to first hear the fetal heart tones? - ANSWERSEnd of first
trimester. 10th or 11th week of gestation.
Where should you position the device to listen to a fetal heart tone? - ANSWERSStart at midline
above the symphysis pubis. Slowly move around abdomen if not heard right away.
What two things can make it hard to hear fetal heart tones? - ANSWERSExcessive amniotic fluid
(hydraminos) or excessive subcutaneous fat.
What is the name of the assessment for assessing gestational age? What age group is it
appropriate for? - ANSWERSNew Ballard Score (20-44 weeks of gestation)
What is the time limit for using the new ballard score after a baby is born? -
ANSWERSSpecifically within 12 hours for less than or equal to 26 gestational weeks. (Within 48
hours for majority of babies).
What things do you assess with the new ballard score? - ANSWERSSix neuromuscular and six
physical characteristics.
What is the leopold maneuver used for? - ANSWERSDetermine number of fetuses, the
presenting part, the fetal lie, the fetal altitude, the fetal position, the degree of the descent into
the pelvis, and the best location for auscultating fetal heart tones.
What should you do before starting the leopold maneuver? - ANSWERSHave patient use the
bathroom to avoid discomfort.
Answers
Around what time period is it possible to first hear the fetal heart tones? - ANSWERSEnd of first
trimester. 10th or 11th week of gestation.
Where should you position the device to listen to a fetal heart tone? - ANSWERSStart at midline
above the symphysis pubis. Slowly move around abdomen if not heard right away.
What two things can make it hard to hear fetal heart tones? - ANSWERSExcessive amniotic fluid
(hydraminos) or excessive subcutaneous fat.
What is the name of the assessment for assessing gestational age? What age group is it
appropriate for? - ANSWERSNew Ballard Score (20-44 weeks of gestation)
What is the time limit for using the new ballard score after a baby is born? -
ANSWERSSpecifically within 12 hours for less than or equal to 26 gestational weeks. (Within 48
hours for majority of babies).
What things do you assess with the new ballard score? - ANSWERSSix neuromuscular and six
physical characteristics.
What is the leopold maneuver used for? - ANSWERSDetermine number of fetuses, the
presenting part, the fetal lie, the fetal altitude, the fetal position, the degree of the descent into
the pelvis, and the best location for auscultating fetal heart tones.
What should you do before starting the leopold maneuver? - ANSWERSHave patient use the
bathroom to avoid discomfort.
