ATI LPN
PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Client at 12 weeks of gestation
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching at a prenatal visit about the importance of adequate folic acid intake with a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Folic acid reduces the risk of neural tube defects, such as spinal cord defects.
Extract:
Client with an unruptured ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks of gestation
Question 2 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:
Newborn with neonatal abstinence syndrome
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a newborn who has neonatal abstinence syndrome. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Determining the respiratory rate is critical due to the risk of respiratory distress in neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Extract:
Client who is 20 hr postpartum following a vaginal delivery
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 20 hr postpartum following a vaginal delivery. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A firm fundus at midline is expected, indicating proper uterine involution post-delivery.
Extract:
Newborn who is 3 hr old
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn who is 3 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An elevated bilirubin level indicates jaundice, requiring further evaluation and management.