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 action is to assess the situation by asking parents about the bruises to determine if they are accidental or concerning for abuse, before escalating to social services or the provider.
Extract:
A client at 12 weeks of gestation with heartburn
Question 2 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.
Extract:
An infant with 2-day history of vomiting and elevated temperature
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of fluid loss?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Body weight is the most reliable indicator of fluid loss in infants, as even small weight changes reflect significant dehydration due to their high water content.
Extract:
A pediatric patient with weight-based medication
Question 4 of 5
A medication is prescribed based on a pediatric patient's weight. What should the nurse consider when calculating the dosage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pediatric medication doses are calculated based on weight (mg/kg). The nurse must ensure the dose falls within the safe dosage range to avoid under- or overdosing.
Extract:
A client in latent labor
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in latent labor. Which of the following nursing actions reflects the application of the gate control theory of pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gate control theory posits that non-painful stimuli (e.g., massage) can block pain signals. Massaging the back applies this principle, unlike medication, repositioning, or rest.