ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
Client in labor, vaginal examination documented as 3 cm, 30%, and -1.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in labor. The doctor documents the vaginal examination as: 3 cm, 30%, and -1. The nurse evaluates this documentation to mean which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The documentation indicates 3 cm dilation, 30% effacement, and the presenting part 1 cm above the ischial spines (-1 station), reflecting early labor progress.
Extract:
Client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and at risk for placental abruption.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and is at risk for placental abruption. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is the most common risk factor for a placental abruption?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maternal hypertension, including preeclampsia, is the most common risk factor for placental abruption due to its impact on placental vasculature.
Extract:
Client who is pregnant with iron-deficiency anemia, prescribed ferrous sulfate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate due to iron-deficiency anemia. The nurse should instruct the client to take this medication with which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orange juice contains vitamin C, which enhances iron absorption, improving the effectiveness of ferrous sulfate.
Extract:
Client checking basal temperature to identify ovulation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about checking her basal temperature to identify when ovulation occurs. The nurse should instruct the client to check her temperature at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking basal body temperature every morning before arising ensures consistent detection of the temperature rise associated with ovulation.
Extract:
Client with a urinary tract infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a urinary tract infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Dysuria, hematuria, and urinary frequency are common UTI symptoms due to bladder irritation and inflammation; polyuria is less typical.