Practice Question
Assessment of a pregnant woman reveals a pigmented line down the middle of her abdomen. The nurse documents this as which finding?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
linea nigra
Rationale:
➖ Linea nigra refers to the dark vertical line that appears along the midline of the abdomen during pregnancy due to hormonal changes (increased melanin production).
➖ It is harmless and typically fades after birth without treatment.
➖ This hyperpigmentation is common and expected during mid to late pregnancy.
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This question is from RN ATI Maternal &Newborn Care Exam III which contains 43 questions.
More Questions from This Exam
A nurse suspects that a pregnant client may be experiencing placenta abruption based on the assessment of which finding? Select all that apply.
Answer Choices:
A. Absence of pain
B. Insidious onset
C. Dark red vaginal bleeding
D. Rigid uterus
E. Absent fetal heart tones
A pregnant client in her second trimester has a hemoglobin level of 11 g/dL. The nurse interprets this as indicating
Answer Choices:
A. Hemodilution of pregnancy
B. A multiple gestation pregnancy
C. Greater-than-expected weight gain
D. Iron-deficiency anemia
A nurse is providing prenatal care to a pregnant client. At which time would the nurse expect to screen the client for group B streptococcus infection?
Answer Choices:
A. 28 weeks gestation
B. 32 weeks' gestation
C. 16 weeks' gestation
D. 36 weeks' gestation
A nurse is providing teaching about nutrition to a client at her first prenatal visit. Which of the following statements by the nurse should be included in the teaching?
Answer Choices:
A. Vitamin E requirements decrease during pregnancy due to the increase in body tat.
B. Prenatal vitamins will meet your need for increased folic acid during pregnancy.
C. You will need to double your intake of protein during pregnancy.
D. You will need to increase your intake of calcium during pregnancy.
A client with hyperemesis gravidarum is admitted to the facility after being cared for at home without success. What would the nurse expect to include in the client's plan of care?
Answer Choices:
A. clear liquid diet
B. administration of diethylstilbestrol
C. total parenteral nutrition
D. nothing by mouth
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4
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