ATI LPN
ATI LPN n105t Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who is in labor and has the urge to push
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor and has the urge to push. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encourages effective pushing during the peak of contractions for optimal outcomes.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a childbirth preparation class. The group is discussing individual expressions of labor pain. What statement is accurate about a patient's expression of pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cultural factors significantly shape how individuals express and perceive pain.
Extract:
A client who is multigravida and in active labor with 7 cm of cervical dilation and 100% effacement. The fetus is at 1+ station, and the client's amniotic membranes are intact. The client suddenly states that she needs to push.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is multigravida and in active labor with 7 cm of cervical dilation and 100% effacement. The fetus is at 1+ station, and the client's amniotic membranes are intact. The client suddenly states that she needs to push. Which of the following is the appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Panting helps the patient avoid pushing before full dilation is achieved, reducing the risk of complications such as cervical lacerations or fetal distress.
Extract:
A client who is at 39 weeks of gestation
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about signs preceding the onset of labor with a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A surge of energy, often called the 'nesting instinct,' is a common sign preceding labor as the body prepares for delivery.
Extract:
A patient
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following signs or symptoms may indicate false labor in a patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: False labor contractions (Braxton Hicks) often subside with rest or a change in activity.