ATI LPN
PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Client who is postpartum and received methylergonovine
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is postpartum and has received methylergonovine. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication was effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methylergonovine causes uterine contractions, and increased uterine tone indicates effective control of postpartum bleeding.
Extract:
Newborn receiving phytonadione
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer phytonadione to a newborn. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 25-gauge needle is appropriate for administering phytonadione intramuscularly to a newborn.
Extract:
Full-term newborn who is 1 day old
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a full-term newborn who is 1 day old. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A hemoglobin level of 9.5 g/dL is low for a newborn (normal: 14-24 g/dL) and should be reported.
Extract:
Client who is postpartum and received methylergonovine
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is postpartum and has received methylergonovine. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication was effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methylergonovine causes uterine contractions, and increased uterine tone indicates effective control of postpartum bleeding.
Extract:
Client with maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening results
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing a client's maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening results with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following conditions is associated with low levels?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein levels are associated with Down syndrome.