ATI LPN
ATI LPN N105 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who has just learned she is pregnant
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just learned that she is pregnant. The nurse should reinforce with the client to call her provider if she experiences which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Facial edema, especially if sudden, may indicate preeclampsia and should be reported. Mood swings, decreased energy, and urinary frequency are common and typically not concerning unless severe.
Extract:
Newborn
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn. How many blood vessels should the nurse expect to observe in the newborn's umbilical cord?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The umbilical cord typically contains two arteries that carry deoxygenated blood from the fetus to the placenta and one vein that carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus. Two veins or one artery are not typical, and single umbilical artery is an abnormality.
Extract:
None
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is presenting a conference on gene dominance. What does the nurse report as the percentage of children carrying the dominant gene if one parent has a dominant gene and the other parent does not?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If one parent is heterozygous for a dominant gene and the other has two recessive alleles, each child has a 50% chance of inheriting the dominant gene, per Mendelian inheritance.
Extract:
Client before conception
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing preconception teaching with a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse include regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: No safe level of alcohol exists during pregnancy due to risks of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Any alcohol consumption can harm the fetus, and there is a clear link to developmental delays.
Extract:
Mother concerned about breastfeeding
Question 5 of 5
A mother is anxious about her ability to breastfeed after her child is born because of her small breast size. What would be an important point to teach this mother?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Milk production occurs in mammary glands (ducts and lobules) and is not dependent on breast size. Drinking milk, formula supplementation, and exercise do not address the ability to produce milk.