Complete Question Bank

ATI RN · Midwifery · Varneys Midwifery 6th Edition Test Bank

Full Question & Rationale Repository

Showing all 5 practice questions with expert explanatory rationales.

Question 1 of 5

The maneuver used in management of shoulder dystocia whereby the midwife first identifies the posterior shoulder then tries to rotate it in the direction of the fetal chest is

A. Wood's maneuver
B. Rubin's maneuver
C. Zavanelli maneuver
D. Reverse Wood's maneuver

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Rubin's maneuver

Question 2 of 5

Janice is a 32-year-old female who presents for evaluation of abdominal pain. She has no significant medical or surgical history and denies any history of ulcers, reflux, or gastritis. However, she is now in significant pain and is afraid something is really wrong. She describes what started out as a dull discomfort in the upper part of her stomach a few hours ago but has now become more profound and centered on the right side just under her ribcage. She has not vomited but says she feels nauseous. Physical exam reveals normal vital signs except for a pulse of 117 bpm. She is clearly uncomfortable, and palpation of the abdomen reveals tenderness with deep palpation of the right upper quadrant. The AGACNP orders which imaging study to investigate the likely cause?

A. Abdominal radiographs
B. CT scan of the abdomen with contrast
C. Right upper quadrant ultrasound
D. A HIDA scan

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Abdominal radiographs

Question 3 of 5

How does maternal hypertension affect fetal development?

A. Increases risk of intrauterine growth restriction
B. Increases risk of preterm birth
C. May lead to stillbirth
D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 4 of 5

Mr. Novello is an 81-year old male patient who presents with crampy abdominal pain in the hypogastrum and a vague history as to his last normal bowel movement. Physical examination reveals distention and high-pitched bowel sounds. The patient says he has never has this kind of problem before and denies any history of abdominal surgery. Abdominal radiographs reveal a frame pattern of colonic distention. The AGACNP considers

A. A stimulant laxative to relieve bowel contents
B. Carcinoma of the bowel as a leading diagnosis
C. Decompression of the colon with rectal tube
D. Angiography to rule out mesenteric ischemia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Carcinoma of the bowel as a leading diagnosis

Question 5 of 5

Important components that mobilize brown fat in neonates to produce heat are

A. Respiration and activity
B. Oxygen and protein
C. Calcium and glucose
D. Oxygen and glucose

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Oxygen and glucose

Ready to Guarantee Your Result?

Start Your ATI RN Preparation Journey Today

Access over 300,000 verified practice questions, comprehensive subject diagnostic exams, and timed clinical simulations engineered for success.

Browse Other Nursing Exams