ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 II Questions
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has a positive group B streptococcus B-hemolytic screening.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following medications should the nurse discuss as the prophylaxis treatment during labor for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Penicillin is the recommended prophylactic treatment for a client at 38 weeks of gestation with a positive group B streptococcus B-hemolytic screening. It is highly effective in preventing the transmission of group B strep from mother to baby during labor and delivery. Administering Penicillin reduces the risk of neonatal sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis caused by group B strep.
Extract:
A nurse has just received change-of-shift report about four clients who are postpartum.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client who received magnesium sulfate during labor is the priority because magnesium sulfate can cause serious side effects such as respiratory depression or hypotension, requiring close monitoring postpartum.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 9 weeks of gestation and reports nausea in the morning that continues until midafternoon.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse encourage the client to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eating dry, bland foods in the morning can help manage nausea for pregnant clients. Foods like crackers, toast, and cereals are easy on the stomach and can help reduce morning sickness.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 18 weeks of gestation and requires an increased intake of iron.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of iron?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chicken breast is an excellent source of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed by the body compared to non-heme iron found in plant-based foods. Consuming chicken breast helps in meeting the increased iron requirements during pregnancy.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about perineal care to a client who is 2 hours postpartum and has an episiotomy and hemorrhoids.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applying witch hazel pads after urination helps reduce swelling, provides soothing relief, and promotes healing for both hemorrhoids and episiotomy sites. Witch hazel has natural astringent properties that are beneficial for postpartum perineal care.