ATI LPN
ATI LPN n105t Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who is using pattern-paced breathing during the first stage of labor. The client says she feels lightheaded and her fingers are tingling.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is using pattern-paced breathing during the first stage of labor. The client says she feels lightheaded and her fingers are tingling. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rebreathing COâ‚‚ corrects respiratory alkalosis, resolving lightheadedness and tingling.
Extract:
A woman 2 weeks past her expected delivery date is receiving an oxytocin infusion to induce labor and begins to have contractions every 90 seconds
Question 2 of 5
A woman 2 weeks past her expected delivery date is receiving an oxytocin infusion to induce labor and begins to have contractions every 90 seconds. What is the nurse's initial action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxytocin should be stopped immediately to prevent hyperstimulation of the uterus, which can lead to fetal distress or uterine rupture.
Extract:
A client who is in labor
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A sustained FHR of 100/min is bradycardia and indicates fetal distress, requiring immediate evaluation and intervention.
Extract:
A laboring woman
Question 4 of 5
What does the nurse note when measuring the frequency of a laboring woman's contractions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This is the standard way to measure contraction frequency.
Extract:
A client who has mild preeclampsia
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching about home care with a client who has mild preeclampsia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring fetal movements helps assess fetal well-being and detect potential complications.