ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who is at 24 weeks of gestation.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about appropriate exercises during pregnancy with a client who is at 24 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements indicates a need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Racquetball involves high-intensity movements and risks of falls or impact, making it unsuitable during pregnancy, indicating a need for further teaching.
Extract:
Newborn with signs of respiratory distress, jitteriness, and lethargy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse who is caring for a newborn observes signs of respiratory distress, jitteriness, and lethargy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtaining blood glucose by heel stick is the priority action because the symptoms described could indicate hypoglycemia, especially in a newborn. Prompt assessment and management of blood glucose levels are essential.
Extract:
Client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and has placenta previa.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and has placenta previa. Which of the following risks is the primary reason the nurse should avoid performing a pelvic examination?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Profound bleeding is the primary reason to avoid pelvic examinations in placenta previa, as manipulation of the cervix can disrupt placental vessels, causing significant hemorrhage.
Extract:
Client who is pregnant, taking iron supplements, reports black stools without abdominal pain or cramping.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is speaking on the phone to a client who is pregnant and taking iron supplements for iron-deficiency anemia. The client reports that her stools are black but she has no abdominal pain or cramping. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Black stools are an expected side effect of iron supplements due to iron reacting with sulfur in the digestive tract, requiring no immediate intervention.
Extract:
Client with inflamed labia, frothy yellow-green malodorous discharge.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an obstetrical/gynecology office is assisting with the care of a client. Based on the information found in the client's medical record, which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate receiving from the provider? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Metronidazole treats trichomoniasis, requiring alcohol avoidance to prevent interactions, a single 2 g dose, and partner treatment to prevent reinfection.