ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions about breastfeeding with a client.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recognizing hunger cues is crucial for successful breastfeeding. Early hunger cues like sucking on hands, rooting, and lip-smacking indicate that the baby is ready to feed. Responding to these cues can help establish a good breastfeeding routine and ensure the baby gets adequate nutrition before becoming too distressed to feed effectively.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in planning care for a newborn who is experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreasing environmental noise reduces stress and overstimulation in newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome, who are hypersensitive, aiding comfort and stability.
Extract:
A charge nurse is discussing risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage with a newly licensed nurse.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following conditions should the nurse include as a risk factor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Retained placental fragments can lead to postpartum hemorrhage due to incomplete expulsion, causing ongoing bleeding. Failure of the uterus to contract effectively increases bleeding risk, making it a significant factor.
Extract:
A nurse is checking the reflexes of a newborn.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse use to elicit the Babinski reflex?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stroking upward on the lateral sole elicits the Babinski reflex, where toes fan and extend, a normal newborn response indicating neurological health.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about outpatient resources for a client who is recovering from a molar pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Attending a support group provides emotional support and coping strategies post-molar pregnancy, reflecting an understanding of the psychosocial resources available.