ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternity OB Cohort 65 Exam Questions
Extract:
Client in preterm labor at 30 weeks of gestation, new prescription for 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: A
Rationale: Betamethasone, a corticosteroid, promotes fetal lung maturity by stimulating surfactant production in preterm labor.
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Question 2 of 5
What is the most common cause of early decelerations in fetal heart rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early decelerations are caused by fetal head compression during contractions, a benign finding reflecting normal labor progression.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discussing intermittent fetal heart monitoring with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the fetal heart rate after a contraction is crucial to identify decelerations or baseline changes that may indicate fetal distress, ensuring accurate monitoring during labor.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer indomethacin 50 mg PO. Available is indomethacin oral suspension 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 10 mL
Rationale: Using the formula: 50 mg / 5 mg/mL = 10 mL, the nurse should administer 10 mL of indomethacin.
Extract:
Client undergoing amniotomy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is to undergo an amniotomy. Which of the following is the priority nursing action following this procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the fetal heart rate post-amniotomy is critical to detect umbilical cord prolapse or fetal distress, which can occur immediately after membrane rupture.