ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who has just learned she is pregnant.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just learned that she is pregnant. The nurse should reinforce with the client to call her provider if she experiences which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facial edema can be a sign of preeclampsia, a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine. Prompt notification of the healthcare provider is essential for further evaluation and management.
Extract:
Client recently diagnosed with endometriosis, taking nafarelin 200 mcg intranasally.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who was recently diagnosed with endometriosis and began taking medication to treat the condition. Which of the following manifestations reported by the client should the nurse identify as a therapeutic effect of the medication? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: C,F
Rationale: Nafarelin reduces estrogen levels, alleviating endometriosis symptoms like pain during intercourse and suppressing menstruation, indicating therapeutic effects.
Extract:
Client with genital herpes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has genital herpes. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using condoms during the prodromal phase reduces transmission risk, as the herpes virus can be shed even without visible lesions.
Extract:
Newborn whose mother is positive for hepatitis B surface antigen.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother is positive for the hepatitis B surface antigen. Which of the following treatments should the infant receive?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering hepatitis B immune globulin and the vaccine within 12 hours of birth provides passive and active immunity against hepatitis B infection.
Extract:
Client who is pregnant.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about nutritional needs with a client who is pregnant. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse instruct the client to increase during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Iron is critical during pregnancy to support increased maternal red blood cell mass and fetal iron stores, preventing anemia.