ATI LPN
ATI LPN n105t Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A newborn
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn and notes a swollen area on the head that does not cross the suture line. The nurse should document this finding as which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A localized collection of blood between the skull and periosteum, which does not cross suture lines, is characteristic of cephalohematoma.
Extract:
A client who is experiencing preterm labor
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is experiencing preterm labor and is scheduled to undergo amniocentesis. The client needs an amniocentesis to determine which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The primary reason for amniocentesis in preterm labor is to assess fetal lung maturity and determine whether steroids or other interventions are needed.
Extract:
A client who is scheduled for a nonstress test
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a nonstress test. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nonstress tests (NST) monitor the fetal heart rate (FHR) in response to fetal movements using external monitors.
Extract:
A client who is at 32 weeks of gestation and in labor
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation and in labor. The client asks the nurse, 'Will my baby be okay?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledges and validates the client's emotions, fostering therapeutic communication.
Extract:
A client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has a score of 10 on her biophysical profile
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has a score of 10 on her biophysical profile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A score of 8-10 on a biophysical profile indicates fetal well-being, requiring no intervention.