ATI LPN
PN ATI Maternal Newborn 2020 Questions
Extract:
Client who is at 34 weeks of gestation.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and is preparing to undergo a nonstress test. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The lateral tilt position prevents vena cava compression, ensuring optimal fetal blood flow during the test.
Extract:
Adolescent who is postoperative following a cesarean birth and is receiving morphine for pain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent who is postoperative following a cesarean birth and is receiving morphine for pain. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 11/min suggests opioid-induced respiratory depression, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention.
Extract:
Client who had a vaginal delivery 12 hr ago.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who had a vaginal delivery 12 hr ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hemoglobin of 10 g/dL suggests significant blood loss, requiring provider notification.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is discussing contraceptive methods with a client. Which of the following methods should the nurse recommend as having the lowest failure rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intrauterine devices (IUDs) have a failure rate of less than 1%, significantly lower than other methods like sponges (12-24%), oral contraceptives (0.3-9%), or diaphragms (6-12%).
Extract:
Client who is postpartum.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the care of their newborn’s umbilical cord. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Odor from the cord may indicate infection, requiring prompt reporting to the provider.