ATI LPN
PN ATI Maternal Newborn 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer metronidazole 2 g PO. The amount available is 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate the number of tablets: 2 g = 2000 mg. Divide by the available dose: 2000 mg ÷ 500 mg = 4 tablets.
Extract:
Client who is postpartum with excessive vaginal bleeding and a boggy uterus.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum. The client is experiencing excessive vaginal bleeding and has a boggy uterus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fundal massage is the first action to firm the uterus and control bleeding in uterine atony.
Extract:
Client who is breastfeeding at a 6-week postpartum checkup.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client at a 6-week postpartum checkup. The client tells the nurse, 'I am breastfeeding and would like to use a birth control pill.' Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Progestin-only pills are safe during lactation, minimizing impact on milk supply.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a prenatal class discussion about newborn safety. Which of the following statements by a participant indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regularly replacing smoke detector batteries ensures safety, while other options increase risks like burns, respiratory issues, or SIDS.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer metronidazole 2 g PO. The amount available is 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate the number of tablets: 2 g = 2000 mg. Divide by the available dose: 2000 mg ÷ 500 mg = 4 tablets.