ATI LPN
PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Group of prenatal clients
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about crib safety with a group of prenatal clients. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A snug-fitting mattress prevents gaps, reducing the risk of entrapment or suffocation.
Extract:
Client with a pre-pregnancy BMI of 21
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a pre-pregnancy BMI of 21. How much weight should the nurse recommend the client gain during the course of the pregnancy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a client with a pre-pregnancy BMI of 21 (normal range), the recommended weight gain during pregnancy is 11.4 to 15.9 kg (25 to 35 lb), as per guidelines from the Institute of Medicine.
Extract:
Client with an unruptured ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks of gestation
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is experiencing an unruptured ectopic pregnancy that is at 8 weeks of gestation. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methotrexate is used to treat unruptured ectopic pregnancies by stopping the growth of ectopic tissue.
Extract:
Client with preeclampsia receiving IV magnesium sulfate
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an antepartum unit is assisting with the care of a client who has preeclampsia and is receiving IV magnesium sulfate therapy. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyporeflexia is a sign of magnesium toxicity, a serious adverse effect requiring immediate reporting.
Extract:
Client who gave birth 8 hr ago
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the prevention of newborn abduction with a client who gave birth 8 hr ago. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staff wearing photo ID badges ensures identification, aiding in preventing newborn abduction.