ATI LPN
PN ATI Maternal Newborn 2020 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer metronidazole 2 g PO. The amount available is 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate the number of tablets: 2 g = 2000 mg. Divide by the available dose: 2000 mg ÷ 500 mg = 4 tablets.
Extract:
Client who is at 24 weeks of gestation, glucose value is 130 mg/dL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of a 1-hr glucose screening test for a client who is at 24 weeks of gestation. The client's glucose value is 130 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A glucose level of 130 mg/dL is above the threshold for a 1-hr glucose test, indicating the need for a 3-hr oral glucose tolerance test to confirm gestational diabetes.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is discussing contraceptive methods with a client. Which of the following methods should the nurse recommend as having the lowest failure rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intrauterine devices (IUDs) have a failure rate of less than 1%, significantly lower than other methods like sponges (12-24%), oral contraceptives (0.3-9%), or diaphragms (6-12%).
Extract:
Client in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to minimize nausea in the first trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eating dry toast before rising stabilizes the stomach, reducing nausea associated with morning sickness.
Extract:
Client who is breastfeeding and experiencing breast engorgement.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a postpartum unit is caring for a client who is breastfeeding and experiencing breast engorgement. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement to promote comfort for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ice packs reduce swelling and inflammation, providing relief from breast engorgement.