ATI LPN
ATI LPN N105 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who is pregnant
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and reports constipation. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased cellulose (fiber) and fluid intake softens stools and relieves constipation, common in pregnancy due to hormonal changes. Suppositories and laxatives should not be used regularly, and posture has minimal impact.
Extract:
None
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching of a newly licensed nurse about hyperemesis gravidarum. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates the reinforced teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated hCG levels contribute to hyperemesis gravidarum, causing severe nausea and vomiting. Decreased saliva, gastric secretions, or second-trimester onset are incorrect.
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.
Question 4 of 5
Which maternal hormone reduces uterine contractions to prevent spontaneous abortions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Progesterone inhibits uterine contractions, maintaining pregnancy and preventing spontaneous abortion. Estrogen, testosterone, and aldosterone have other roles.
Extract:
14-year-old boy at pediatric clinic
Question 5 of 5
A 14-year-old boy is at the pediatric clinic for a checkup. What physical changes of puberty will the nurse indicate are related to the production of testosterone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Testosterone increases muscle mass and strength during puberty. It also increases sebaceous gland activity, not decreases it, and does not directly affect white cells, platelets, or small bone growth.