ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 122 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A toddler with several bruises
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is bathing a toddler and notices the child has several bruises. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first step is to gather information by asking the parents about the bruises in a nonjudgmental way to determine if they are accidental or suspicious for abuse. This helps differentiate normal bruising from potential abuse before escalating to social services or the provider.
Extract:
A client at 39 weeks of gestation
Question 2 of 5
A client who is at 39 weeks of gestation tells the nurse, 'It has been hard to take a deep breath throughout the pregnancy, but in the past week, I feel like I can breathe again.' The nurse should recognize that the client is experiencing the effects of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lightening occurs late in pregnancy when the fetus descends into the pelvis, relieving pressure on the diaphragm and making breathing easier.
Extract:
Embryonic stage of fetal development
Question 3 of 5
What occurs in the embryonic stage of fetal development?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The embryonic stage (weeks 3-8) includes gender differentiation (around weeks 7-8) as the reproductive structures develop. Implantation and initial differentiation occur earlier, and germ cell maturation happens later.
Extract:
Teaching about amniotic fluid function
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching students about the function of the amniotic fluid. Which of the following statements by the students shows effective teaching? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Amniotic fluid regulates fetal temperature, cushions/protects the fetus, and allows free movement for symmetric growth. It does not produce hormones, aid digestion, or regulate fetal heart rate.
Extract:
A client at 12 weeks of gestation with heartburn
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. The client asks about the cause of her heartburn. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heartburn in early pregnancy is primarily due to increased progesterone, which relaxes smooth muscles, including the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing acid reflux. Uterine pressure is more significant later in pregnancy.