ATI LPN
ATI LPN n105t Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has suspected placenta previa
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has suspected placenta previa. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Characteristic finding of placenta previa due to placental placement over the cervix.
Extract:
A client who is in labor and has the urge to push
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor and has the urge to push. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encourages effective pushing during the peak of contractions for optimal outcomes.
Extract:
A client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has heavy, red vaginal bleeding, without contractions, that started spontaneously. She is in no distress and states that she can 'feel the baby moving.'
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal client is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has heavy, red vaginal bleeding, without contractions, that started spontaneously. She is in no distress and states that she can 'feel the baby moving.' The client should undergo an ultrasound to determine which of the following findings
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heavy, painless vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy can indicate placenta previa. Ultrasound is essential to assess placental location to rule out this potentially life-threatening condition.
Extract:
A client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has a score of 10 on her biophysical profile
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has a score of 10 on her biophysical profile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A score of 8-10 on a biophysical profile indicates fetal well-being, requiring no intervention.
Extract:
A client who is receiving oxytocin via IV infusion following a vaginal delivery
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving oxytocin via IV infusion following a vaginal delivery. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to evaluate effectiveness of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxytocin promotes uterine contractions to prevent postpartum hemorrhage; a firm, contracted fundus indicates effectiveness.