ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Vital Signs: Blood pressure 130/70 mm Hg, Temperature 38.6° C (101.5° F), Respiratory rate 18/min, Heart rate 102/min, Oxygen saturation 98% on room air. History and Physical: Delivered at 37 weeks of gestation, Routine prenatal care, Iron-deficiency anemia, Rubella immune, Shellfish and penicillin allergy. Current Diagnosis: Mastitis. Laboratory Test Results: Blood type O+, Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL, WBC count 9,500/mm3. Medication Administration Record: Ibuprofen 800 mg PO every 6 hr PRN pain, Doxycycline 100 mg PO every 12 hr, Ferrous sulfate 325 mg PO twice daily, Folic acid 0.5 mg PO once daily, Bisacodyl 10 mg PO once daily, Rho(D) immune globulin 300 mcg IM x1. A nurse is preparing to assist with the administration of medications to a client who is 72 hr postpartum following a caesarean birth.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following medications requires clarification prior to administration? The nurse should clarify the prescription for ___ because ___
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rh (
D) immune globulin is given to Rh-negative clients to prevent Rh sensitization. Since the client is O+ (Rh-positive), there is no risk of Rh incompatibility, making this medication unnecessary.
Extract:
Medical History: Gravida 1 Para 1, 41 weeks of gestation, Cesarean birth following prolonged rupture of membranes and cephalopelvic disproportion. Vital Signs: Temperature 38.4° C (101.1° F), Blood pressure 118/72 mm Hg, Heart rate 108/min, Respiratory rate 20/min. Breasts: Client reports their breasts are starting to feel firmer and heavier. Denies nipple discomfort. Client is bottle-feeding their newborn. Uterus: Boggy and tender to palpation. Fundus at the umbilicus. Lochia: Moderate amount of dark brown, foul-smelling discharge. Bladder: Client reports frequent voiding without difficulty. Lower extremities: Bilateral edema of lower extremities noted without pain, warmth, or tenderness. Nurses' Notes: Client reports general malaise, chills, and a decreased appetite.
Question 2 of 5
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to evaluate the client's progress. Condition Most Likely: ___ Actions to Take: ___ Parameters to Monitor: ___
Action to Take
Potential Condition
Parameter to Monitor
Correct Answer:
Rationale: The client has fever (38.4°C/101.1°F), tachycardia (HR 108/min), uterine tenderness, and foul-smelling lochia, all of which indicate postpartum uterine infection (endometritis). Administering broad-spectrum antibiotics treats the infection, and oxytocic medication promotes uterine contraction to reduce bacterial growth. Monitoring temperature and lochia amount/odor evaluates treatment progress.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 24 weeks of gestation and has opioid use disorder.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methadone is the standard treatment for opioid use disorder in pregnancy because it stabilizes opioid levels, preventing withdrawal symptoms and reducing cravings, minimizing risks of fetal distress, miscarriage, and preterm labor.
Extract:
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and is scheduled for a nonstress test.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During a nonstress test, the client presses a button when they feel fetal movement to monitor fetal heart rate response, assessing fetal well-being. No fasting, IV medication, or lying flat is required.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about common discomforts during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following discomforts should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased urinary urgency and frequency are common in the first trimester due to hormonal changes and uterine pressure on the bladder.