ATI LPN
PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Questions
Question 1 of 5
An antepartal client is Rh negative and understands that she will receive a RhoGAM injection during her pregnancy. The client asks the nurse if she will also receive a RhoGAM injection after the birth of her baby. The client will receive RhoGAM after the birth if blood tests are:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: If the baby is Rh positive and the mother is Rh negative, the mother may develop antibodies against the baby's blood. RhoGAM is administered to prevent the mother's immune system from becoming sensitized to Rh-positive blood.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has a diagnosis of group B streptococcus Ÿ-hemolytic infection. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ampicillin is the recommended antibiotic for treating group B streptococcus infections in pregnant women during labor to prevent neonatal infection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discussing recommendations for daily nutrient intake during pregnancy with a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation. For which of the following nutrients should the nurse instruct the client to increase intake during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium is vital during pregnancy for fetal bone development and to prevent maternal bone loss. The recommended daily intake should be increased to support these needs.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the third trimester of pregnancy and has gestational diabetes. Which of the following complications is the fetus at risk for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gestational diabetes can result in fetal macrosomia, a condition where the baby grows larger than normal due to excess glucose in the mother's blood. This increases the risk of complications during delivery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing urinary incontinence. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kegel exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which can improve bladder control and reduce urinary incontinence. The nurse should instruct the client to practice these exercises regularly.
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