ATI Standard Assessmentd1

Question 0

bluish color of the hands and feet, not pathological in newborns

Answer 0

acrocyanosis

Question 1

Premature partial or complete separation of the placenta from the uterus

Answer 1

abruptio placentae

Question 2

treatment method that involves therapeutic massage of points along the body’s energy pathways

Answer 2

acupressure

Question 3

treatment method that involves therapeutic stimulation of points along the body’s energy pathways with thin needles

Answer 3

acupuncture

Question 4

an assignment of numbers to assessment parameters of a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth, named after its developer, Virginia Apgar

Answer 4

Apgar scoring

Question 5

the pigmented tissue around the nipple

Answer 5

areola

Question 6

inadequate oxygenation that causes unconsciousness and, without intervention, death

Answer 6

asphyxia

Question 7

lack of muscle tone

Answer 7

atony

Question 8

yellow or orange product of the breakdown of hemoglobin

Answer 8

bilirubin

Question 9

painless, ineffective uterine contractions that occur during late pregnancy

Answer 9

Braxton-Hicks contraction

Question 10

the low narrow end of the uterus that contains its opening

Answer 10

cervix

Question 11

surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis

Answer 11

circumcision

Question 12

white to yellowish fluid that precedes breast milk

Answer 12

colostrum

Question 13

application of pressure to the sacrum during contractions

Answer 13

counterpressure

Question 14

infant scalp dermatitis manifesting as thick yellowish scales

Answer 14

cradle cap

Question 15

a bluish discoloration, especially of the skin and mucous membranes, due to excessive concentration of deoxyhemoglobin in the blood

Answer 15

cyanosis

Question 16

stretching of the opening of the cervix to accommodate childbirth

Answer 16

dilation

Question 17

hemorrhagic spot, or bruise, caused by bleeding under the skin and irregularly formed in blue, purple, or brown patches

Answer 17

ecchymosis

Question 18

accumulation of excess fluid, causing swelling in the cells, in intercellular spaces within tissues, or in potential spaces inside the body

Answer 18

edema

Question 19

thinning and shortening of the cervix in preparation for childbirth

Answer 19

effacement

Question 20

light massage or stroking, usually on the patient’s abdomen, in rhythm with breathing during contractions

Answer 20

effleurage

Question 21

entrance of the fetal presenting part into the upper pelvic channel or birth canal

Answer 21

engagement

Question 22

unborn child still inside the uterus

Answer 22

fetus

Question 23

a stethoscope for listening to fetal heart tones

Answer 23

fetoscope

Question 24

easily broken

Answer 24

friable

Question 25

rounded upper portion of the uterus

Answer 25

fundus

Question 26

localized collection of blood underneath the tissues, appearing as a swelling or mass often characterized by a bluish discoloration

Answer 26

hematoma

Question 27

excessive amniotic fluid

Answer 27

hydramnios

Question 28

complication of pregnancy that involves excessive vomiting, electrolyte imbalances, weight loss, nutritional deficits, and ketonuria

Answer 28

hyperemesis gravidarum

Question 29

an elevated blood glucose level

Answer 29

hyperglycemia

Question 30

excessively rapid or deep breathing

Answer 30

hyperventilation

Question 31

a low blood glucose level

Answer 31

hypoglycemia

Question 32

body temperature below the expected reference range

Answer 32

hypothermia

Question 33

fine, downy hair on the fetus after 20 weeks of gestation

Answer 33

lanugo

Question 34

a series of four types of abdominal palpitation for determining fetal position

Answer 34

Leopold maneuvers

Question 35

release of breast milk in response to oxytocin, also called the milk-ejection reflex

Answer 35

let-down reflex

Question 36

descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity about 2 weeks before term labor

Answer 36

lightening

Question 37

vaginal discharge following childbirth

Answer 37

lochia

Question 38

odorless, green-tinged, black, sticky initial stools of a newborn

Answer 38

meconium

Question 39

release of breast milk in response to oxytocin, also called the let-down reflex

Answer 39

milk-ejection reflex

Question 40

expected newborn response to a loud noise or other readily perceived stimulus, demonstrated as arm flexion and an embracing posture

Answer 40

moro reflex

Question 41

a clinical measurement of the percentage of hemoglobin that is bound with oxygen in the blood

Answer 41

oxygen saturation

Question 42

a drug that stimulates uterine contractions

Answer 42

oxytocic

Question 43

referring to the time or process of birth

Answer 43

perinatal

Question 44

a skin- and muscle- covered area over pelvic structures, usually meaning the area between the vagina and the anus in females

Answer 44

perineum

Question 45

implantation of the placenta low in the uterus and completely or partially covering the cervix

Answer 45

placenta previa

Question 46

referring to the posterior part of the leg behind the knee joint

Answer 46

popliteal

Question 47

a complication of mid to late pregnancy that involves hypertension, proteinuria, and hemoconcentration

Answer 47

pre-eclampsia

Question 48

perception of fetal movement

Answer 48

quickening

Question 49

referring to the period of a pregnancy prior to 37 weeks of gestation

Answer 49

preterm

Question 50

expected newborn response that involves moving toward whatever touches the mouth and initiating sucking motions

Answer 50

rooting reflex

Question 51

immersion of the perineum in warm water in a tub or basin

Answer 51

sitz bath

Question 52

a drop in blood pressure due to altered venous return from a gravid uterus exerting pressure on the ascending vena cava

Answer 52

supine hypotension

Question 53

the semi-rigid articulation or union of the two pubic bones in the midline of the lower anterior part of the abdomen

Answer 53

symphysis pubis

Question 54

an energy therapy that is useful for promoting relaxation and healing and involves a practitioner moving hands over the patient's body to detect energy imbalances and then directing balanced energy toward the patient

Answer 54

therapeutic touch

Question 55

allowing the passage of light

Answer 55

translucent

Question 56

one of three periods of time, about 3 months each, that comprise a pregnancy

Answer 56

trimester

Question 57

the long structure that connects a fetus with the placenta and encases two arteries and one vein surrounded by a clear gel called Wharton's jelly

Answer 57

umbilical cord

Question 58

the hollow, muscular female reproductive organ where a fetus develops

Answer 58

uterus

Question 59

a grayish white protective substance that coats fetal skin and has a cream cheese-like consistency

Answer 59

vernix caseosa

Question 60

capability of living outside the uterus, generally at 20 weeks of gestation and beyond

Answer 60

viability

Question 61

five categories the APGAR rates

Answer 61

``` heart rate respiratory effort muscle tone reflex irritability color ```

Question 62

optimal APGAR score

Answer 62

10

Question 63

APGAR heart rate scores 0: 1: 2:

Answer 63

absent below 100 bpm above 100 bpm

Question 64

APGAR respiratory effort score: 0: 1: 2:

Answer 64

absent slow, weak cry good cry

Question 65

APGAR muscle tone score 0: 1: 2:

Answer 65

flaccid some flexion extremities are well flexed

Question 66

APGAR reflex irritability score: 0: 1: 2:

Answer 66

no response (rub soles of feet) grimace cry

Question 67

APGAR color score: 0: 1: 2:

Answer 67

pale or blue pink with blue extremities (acrocyanosis) pink

Question 68

Apgar score of 0-3 means:

Answer 68

severe distress, requires resuscitation

Question 69

Apgar score of 4-6 means:

Answer 69

moderate difficulty

Question 70

Apgar score of 7-10 means:

Answer 70

minimal or no difficulty

Question 71

How often in a 24 hour period should the mother breastfeed?

Answer 71

8-12 times

Question 72

breech that presents with knees extended and hips flexed

Answer 72

frank breech

Question 73

breech that presents with hips and knees flexed

Answer 73

complete breech

Question 74

breech that presents as one or both feet presenting before the buttocks

Answer 74

footling breech

Question 75

What should be suctioned first for a newborn, mouth or nasal passages?

Answer 75

Mouth

Question 76

what should the block for vaginal delivery range from?

Answer 76

T10 to S5

Question 77

what should the block for C-section delivery range from?

Answer 77

at least T8 to S1

Question 78

what are the components of the physical assessment for determining gestational age?

Answer 78

``` skin lanugo plantar surface breast eye/ear genitals ```

Question 79

what are the components of the neurological assessment for determining gestational age?

Answer 79

``` posture square window (wrist) arm recoil popliteal angle scarf sign heel to ear ```

Question 80

how many wet diapers should a newborn have for the first four days?

Answer 80

2-6 wet diapers/day

Question 81

how many diapers should a newborn have after the 4th day?

Answer 81

6-8 wet diapers/day and at least 3 bowel movements/day

Question 82

for a rough estimate of the number of gestational weeks the patient is at, the nurse should measure the number of cm between which two anatomical landmarks?

Answer 82

symphysis pubis and the top of the fundus