ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 122 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who is 4 hr postpartum, uterus not firm
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is 4 hr postpartum. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform after finding that the client's uterus is not firm? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: A boggy (non-firm) uterus is abnormal and can lead to postpartum hemorrhage. Emptying the bladder relieves uterine displacement, and fundal massage stimulates contractions to firm the uterus. Doing nothing, ambulating, or giving pain meds does not address uterine atony.
Extract:
A toddler undergoing vital signs measurement
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler. Which of the following statements should the nurse use when preparing to obtain the child's vital signs?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Child-friendly language like 'tic tock' (for heart rate) or 'big hug' (for blood pressure cuff) reduces fear in toddlers. The other options are less engaging or developmentally inappropriate.
Extract:
A pregnant client with first day of last menstrual period on April 10th
Question 3 of 5
A pregnant client's first day of her last menstrual period was April Sexual intercourse does not increase your risk of pregnancy complications. To reduce the risk of neural tube defects, take a vitamin with folic acid before and during pregnancy. Using Naegele's rule, what is the estimated date of delivery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using Naegele's rule (LMP + 1 year - 3 months + 7 days), if the first day of the last menstrual period is April 10th, the estimated date of delivery is calculated as: April 10th + 1 year = April 10th next year, subtract 3 months = January 10th, add 7 days = January 17th.
Extract:
Embryonic stage of fetal development
Question 4 of 5
What occurs in the embryonic stage of fetal development?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The embryonic stage (weeks 3-8) includes gender differentiation (around weeks 7-8) as the reproductive structures develop. Implantation and initial differentiation occur earlier, and germ cell maturation happens later.
Extract:
A client in latent labor
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in latent labor. Which of the following nursing actions reflects the application of the gate control theory of pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gate control theory posits that non-painful stimuli (e.g., massage) can block pain signals. Massaging the back applies this principle, unlike medication, repositioning, or rest.