ATI LPN
PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Client receiving epidural anesthesia
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving epidural anesthesia. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse effect of this method of pain management?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia can occur as a compensatory response to hypotension, a known adverse effect of epidural anesthesia.
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:
Client at 12 weeks of gestation
Question 3 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: A
Rationale: At 12 weeks, fetal heart tones are auscultated in the suprapubic area, where the uterus is located.
Extract:
Client at 20 weeks of gestation with low calcium level
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and has a low calcium level. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client increase in her diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yogurt is a rich source of calcium, essential for addressing low calcium levels in pregnancy.
Extract:
Client with a pre-pregnancy BMI of 21
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a pre-pregnancy BMI of 21. How much weight should the nurse recommend the client gain during the course of the pregnancy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a client with a pre-pregnancy BMI of 21 (normal range), the recommended weight gain during pregnancy is 11.4 to 15.9 kg (25 to 35 lb), as per guidelines from the Institute of Medicine.