ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 122 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A 2-year-old child hospitalized, throwing a tantrum when parent leaves
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who is hospitalized and throws a tantrum when his parent leaves. Which of the following toys should the nurse provide to alleviate the child's stress?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A stuffed animal acts as a transitional object, providing comfort and reducing separation anxiety in a 2-year-old, more effectively than books, active toys, or blocks.
Extract:
A toddler with several bruises
Question 2 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 in labor with a tocodynamometer (TOCO) transducer
Question 3 of 5
A nurse assisting in the care of a client, places the tocodynamometer (TOCO) transducer on a client's fundus and secures it in place. The client asks the nurse to explain the purpose of the monitoring device. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The tocodynamometer (TOCO) measures the frequency and duration of uterine contractions but not their intensity, which requires an intrauterine pressure catheter. It does not monitor fetal heart rate.
Extract:
A toddler with several bruises
Question 4 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 postpartum client with large amount of lochia rubra and several clots
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a postpartum client and finds a large amount of lochia rubra with several clots on the client's perineal pad. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive lochia rubra with clots suggests postpartum hemorrhage, often due to uterine atony. Checking the fundus for firmness is the first action, as a boggy uterus requires immediate intervention like massage.