ATI LPN
PN ATI Maternal Newborn 2020 Questions
Extract:
Client who is postpartum with excessive vaginal bleeding.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxytocin promotes uterine contractions, reducing postpartum bleeding by compressing uterine blood vessels.
Extract:
Client who is at 12 weeks of gestation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is auscultating fetal heart tones with a Doppler device for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. Where should the nurse expect to auscultate the fetal heart tones?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 12 weeks, the uterus is low in the pelvis, so fetal heart tones are best heard in the suprapubic area.
Extract:
Client who is pregnant and has a vaginal culture that is positive for chlamydia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and has a vaginal culture that is positive for chlamydia. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amoxicillin is safe and effective for treating chlamydia in pregnancy, unlike tetracycline, which is contraindicated.
Extract:
Client who is in labor and whose membranes ruptured 6 hr ago.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in labor and whose membranes ruptured 6 hr ago. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prolonged rupture of membranes increases infection risk, necessitating monitoring for signs like fever or foul-smelling fluid.
Extract:
Client who is at 34 weeks of gestation.
Question 5 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.