ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who is at 38 weeks of gestation with a biophysical profile score of 10.
Question 1 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: B
Rationale: A biophysical profile score of 10 is normal, indicating reassuring fetal well-being, so reassuring the client is appropriate.
Extract:
Newborn with signs of respiratory distress, jitteriness, and lethargy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse who is caring for a newborn observes signs of respiratory distress, jitteriness, and lethargy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtaining blood glucose by heel stick is the priority action because the symptoms described could indicate hypoglycemia, especially in a newborn. Prompt assessment and management of blood glucose levels are essential.
Extract:
Client with possible ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks of gestation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the prenatal clinic who has a possible ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks of gestation. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pelvic pain, often sharp and unilateral, is a hallmark symptom of ectopic pregnancy due to implantation outside the uterus, typically in the fallopian tube.
Extract:
Client who is pregnant with iron-deficiency anemia, prescribed ferrous sulfate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate due to iron-deficiency anemia. The nurse should instruct the client to take this medication with which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orange juice contains vitamin C, which enhances iron absorption, improving the effectiveness of ferrous sulfate.
Extract:
Client who might have a hydatidiform mole.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who might have a hydatidiform mole. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive uterine enlargement is a hallmark of hydatidiform mole due to abnormal trophoblastic tissue growth, unlike rapidly dropping hCG levels which occur post-treatment.