ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 122 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
An adolescent
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing health promotion teaching to an adolescent. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adolescents require 8-10 hours of sleep to support growth and development. Sharing needles, caloric restriction, and tanning beds pose health risks and should not be recommended.
Extract:
A 32-year-old woman, 4 cm dilated, roomy pelvis, baby in ROA position at +1 station, contractions every 10 minutes, 30-40 seconds, mild intensity
Question 2 of 5
A 32-year-old woman is dilated 4 cm. The health care provider states that she has a roomy pelvis and the baby is in a right occiput anterior (ROA) position at +1 station. Her contractions are occurring every 10 minutes, lasting 30 to 40 seconds, and palpate mild in intensity. She is calm and relaxed. Given these data, which essential component of labor is unexpected and likely to slow the progress of labor at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 'powers' (uterine contractions) are infrequent, short, and mild, which may slow labor progression. The passageway (roomy pelvis), psyche (calm), and passenger (optimal position) are favorable.
Extract:
A toddler undergoing vital signs measurement
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler. Which of the following statements should the nurse use when preparing to obtain the child's vital signs?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Child-friendly language like 'tic tock' (for heart rate) or 'big hug' (for blood pressure cuff) reduces fear in toddlers. The other options are less engaging or developmentally inappropriate.
Extract:
A client at 39 weeks of gestation
Question 4 of 5
A client who is at 39 weeks of gestation tells the nurse, 'It has been hard to take a deep breath throughout the pregnancy, but in the past week, I feel like I can breathe again.' The nurse should recognize that the client is experiencing the effects of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lightening occurs late in pregnancy when the fetus descends into the pelvis, relieving pressure on the diaphragm and making breathing easier.
Extract:
A pediatric patient with weight-based medication
Question 5 of 5
A medication is prescribed based on a pediatric patient's weight. What should the nurse consider when calculating the dosage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pediatric medication doses are calculated based on weight (mg/kg). The nurse must ensure the dose falls within the safe dosage range to avoid under- or overdosing.