ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a full-term newborn who is 1 day old.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A hemoglobin of 9.5 g/dL is low for a newborn (normal 14-24 g/dL) and should be reported, indicating potential anemia or blood loss.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 24-year-old female client in the postpartum unit. The client has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus, first diagnosed at 14 years of age, and is on insulin for diabetes management. Exhibits: Vital Signs, Medical History, Nurses Notes, Diagnostic Results
Question 2 of 5
Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. Sentence: The nurse should plan to ___ and ___.
Correct Answer: B,A
Rationale: Symptoms (diaphoresis, nausea) in a diabetic client necessitate glucose and ketone checks.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who was admitted to the postpartum unit. The client is diaphoretic, skin is clammy, pulse is rapid and strong, respirations are shallow. The client reports headache, nausea, and feeling weak.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the client's legs helps improve venous return to the heart, increasing cardiac output and stabilizing blood pressure. This is a critical intervention for a client showing signs of shock, as indicated by diaphoresis, clammy skin, rapid pulse, shallow respirations, headache, nausea, and weakness.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 2-day-old newborn who is undergoing phototherapy for treatment of hyperbilirubinemia.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent breastfeeding during phototherapy promotes bilirubin excretion and hydration.
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 5 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 source of calcium, essential for bone health during pregnancy, especially for a client with low calcium levels.