ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperemesis gravidarum.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Poor skin turgor is a common finding in clients with hyperemesis gravidarum due to dehydration. Excessive vomiting leads to fluid loss and dehydration, resulting in poor skin elasticity and turgor.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about home safety with a client who is postpartum. In which of the following positions should the nurse instruct the client to place their newborn in the crib?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the newborn supine reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), ensuring optimal airway patency and safety during sleep.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has hyperemesis gravidarum.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following laboratory tests is the priority to complete?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urinalysis for ketones is the priority to assess dehydration and ketosis from severe vomiting in hyperemesis gravidarum, guiding immediate treatment to prevent complications.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor and has an epidural infusion for pain management. The client's blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client's blood pressure is low (80/40 mm Hg), indicating hypotension, a common side effect of epidural anesthesia during labor. Administering a bolus of intravenous fluids, such as lactated Ringer's solution, is the initial intervention to increase intravascular volume, improving blood pressure and perfusion to vital organs.
Extract:
A charge nurse is discussing risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage with a newly licensed nurse.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following conditions should the nurse include as a risk factor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Retained placental fragments can lead to postpartum hemorrhage due to incomplete expulsion, causing ongoing bleeding. Failure of the uterus to contract effectively increases bleeding risk, making it a significant factor.