ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about various contraceptive methods. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oral contraceptives, particularly combined ones, decrease endometrial cancer risk, an important benefit to include in teaching about contraception.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about common discomforts during the first trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following discomforts should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased urgency and frequency of urination are common discomforts during the first trimester of pregnancy. This occurs due to hormonal changes and the growing uterus pressing on the bladder, which reduces its capacity.
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and has a low calcium level.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client increase in her diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yogurt is an excellent calcium source, vital for fetal bone development and maternal health, making it the best recommendation for low calcium levels.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about preterm labor with a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contractions occurring more frequently than every 10 minutes can be a sign of preterm labor and should prompt the client to seek medical attention, indicating an accurate understanding of preterm labor warning signs.
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 5 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.