ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a full-term newborn who is 1 day old. Laboratory findings: Glucose 60 mg/dL, WBC 10,000/mm³, Platelets 225,000/mm³, Hgb 9.5 g/dL.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A hemoglobin level of 9.5 g/dL is low for a 1-day-old newborn (normal range 14-24 g/dL) and may indicate anemia, requiring further evaluation.
Extract:
A nurse on the postpartum unit is caring for a client who delivered vaginally 3 hr ago.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following manifestations is a possible indication of postpartum hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An increased respiratory rate of 32/min can be a sign of hypovolemia due to significant blood loss, a key indicator of postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
A nurse in the newborn nursery is caring for an infant who has trisomy 21.
Question 3 of 5
When collecting data, which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A single crease in the palm is a common finding in infants with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). It’s a characteristic physical feature due to the genetic condition.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about crib safety with a group of prenatal clients.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring the mattress fits securely against the sides of the crib prevents entrapment and ensures the baby’s safety while sleeping.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is in the first trimester of pregnancy about increasing their intake of foods that are high in folate.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse recommend as the food with the highest folate content?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One cup of cooked spinach is rich in folate, essential for fetal development and preventing neural tube defects.