ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
Client with a urinary tract infection.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a urinary tract infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Dysuria, hematuria, and urinary frequency are common UTI symptoms due to bladder irritation and inflammation; polyuria is less typical.
Extract:
Client who is pregnant with a BMI of 26.5.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and has a body mass index (BMI) of 26.5. She asks the nurse how much weight she should gain over the course of her pregnancy. Which of the following statements is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a BMI of 26.5 (overweight), the recommended weight gain is 15-25 pounds per Institute of Medicine guidelines to support maternal and fetal health.
Extract:
Client using a diaphragm.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about diaphragms. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leaving the diaphragm in for at least 6 hours after intercourse ensures effective contraception by maintaining the barrier against sperm.
Extract:
Client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and at risk for placental abruption.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and is at risk for placental abruption. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is the most common risk factor for a placental abruption?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maternal hypertension, including preeclampsia, is the most common risk factor for placental abruption due to its impact on placental vasculature.
Extract:
Client who is at 36 weeks of gestation, physical examination shows lungs clear, gravid abdomen, fundal height 37 cm, facial edema, 3+ edema in lower extremities, mild anxiety, patellar reflex 3+, clonus negative, fetal heart rate 172/min, BP 143/85.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is 36 weeks of gestations and reported to the clinic for a routine visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale: Blood pressure (143/85) may indicate gestational hypertension, especially with edema. Cerebral manifestations (e.g., headache) could suggest preeclampsia. Patellar reflex 3+ may indicate hyperreflexia, a preeclampsia sign. Fetal heart rate (172/min) suggests tachycardia, requiring further evaluation.