ATI LPN
PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant for the fourth time. The client delivered two full-term newborns and had one spontaneous abortion at 10 weeks of gestation. The nurse should document the client's obstetrical history as which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gravida refers to the total number of pregnancies (4), and Para refers to the number of viable births (2 full-term + 0 preterm = 2). The correct documentation is Gravida 4, Para 2.
Question 2 of 5
A laboring client received meperidine IV one hour prior to delivery. Which of the following medications should the nurse have available to counteract the effects of this medication on the newborn?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Meperidine is an opioid analgesic that can cross the placenta and cause respiratory depression in the newborn. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that is administered to reverse the effects of opioids. It is critical to have Naloxone available when opioids are administered during labor, especially close to delivery.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth 4 hr ago and is experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first action is to massage the client's fundus, as uterine atony is a common cause of postpartum hemorrhage, and this intervention can help stimulate uterine contraction and reduce bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
A client is in active labor and is receiving an epidural for pain relief. Which of the following should the nurse monitor as the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The most common side effect of an epidural is hypotension, which can compromise placental perfusion. Monitoring the client's blood pressure is the priority to ensure maternal and fetal well-being.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who was born vaginally with vacuum extractor assistance. The nurse notes swelling over the newborn's head that crosses the suture line. The nurse should identify the swelling as which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caput succedaneum is swelling of the soft tissues of the head that crosses suture lines, often resulting from pressure during delivery, especially with vacuum extraction.
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