ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn Rn X1 Questions
Extract:
client, preterm labor, 30 weeks gestation, betamethasone
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is in preterm labor at 30 weeks of gestation and has a new prescription for betamethasone. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Betamethasone enhances fetal lung maturity, reducing the risk of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants.
Extract:
newborn, mucus bubbling post-birth
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a newborn immediately following birth. The nurse notes mucus bubbling out of the newborn's mouth and nose. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suctioning the mouth first prevents aspiration and clears the airway effectively.
Extract:
client, vaginal birth 2 hours ago
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who had a vaginal birth 2 hours ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply):
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B, C, D: These actions assess uterine involution and bleeding. A is incorrect as massaging a firm fundus is unnecessary, and E is incorrect as terbutaline is inappropriate for a boggy fundus.
Extract:
client, breastfeeding, newborn hydration concerns
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is breastfeeding and tells the nurse that she is concerned about her newborn's hydration. Which of the following nursing observations is appropriate to use in evaluating the adequacy of the newborn's hydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The number of wet diapers (6-8 per day) is a reliable indicator of adequate hydration in a breastfed newborn.
Extract:
client, preterm labor, 30 weeks gestation, betamethasone
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is in preterm labor at 30 weeks of gestation and has a new prescription for betamethasone. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Betamethasone enhances fetal lung maturity, reducing the risk of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants.