ATI LPN
PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Client at 34 weeks of gestation who received nifedipine
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and received a dose of nifedipine 2 hr ago. For which of the following therapeutic effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker, is used to lower blood pressure or relax uterine muscles.
Extract:
Client receiving epidural anesthesia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving epidural anesthesia. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse effect of this method of pain management?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia can occur as a compensatory response to hypotension, a known adverse effect of epidural anesthesia.
Extract:
Newborn with neonatal abstinence syndrome
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following symptoms should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An exaggerated Moro reflex is a common sign of neonatal abstinence syndrome due to nervous system irritability.
Extract:
Client with vaginal candidiasis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering a miconazole vaginal suppository to a client who has vaginal candidiasis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inserting the suppository along the posterior vaginal wall ensures proper placement and absorption.
Extract:
Newborn who is 3 hr old
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn who is 3 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An elevated bilirubin level indicates jaundice, requiring further evaluation and management.