ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about common discomforts during the first trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following discomforts should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased urgency and frequency of urination are common discomforts during the first trimester of pregnancy. This occurs due to hormonal changes and the growing uterus pressing on the bladder, which reduces its capacity.
Extract:
A home health nurse is caring for a client who has unilateral mastitis and is experiencing discomfort in the affected breast.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying warm compresses to the affected breast can help relieve pain and promote milk flow, which can aid in resolving the infection. Warmth can help reduce inflammation and make breastfeeding or pumping less painful.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse concerning a client on a postpartum unit following a cesarean birth.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following measures should the nurse include in the instructions to prevent thrombophlebitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ambulation helps prevent thrombophlebitis by promoting blood circulation in the lower extremities. Moving the legs and walking encourage the calf muscles to contract, which aids in pushing blood back towards the heart, reducing the risk of blood stasis and clot formation.
Extract:
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and reports having a sudden gush of vaginal fluid.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following manifestations is the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this scenario, the priority is to assess the well-being of the fetus. Fetal heart tones provide critical information about fetal status, indicating whether the baby is experiencing any distress or compromise. A fetal heart rate of 98 beats per minute (bpm) is below the normal range (110-160 bpm), suggesting potential fetal distress that requires immediate attention.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and does not consume dairy products.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following food options should the nurse recommend as the best source of dietary calcium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kale is an excellent non-dairy source of calcium, providing approximately 90 mg per cup when cooked. It's a suitable option for pregnant women who avoid dairy to meet their calcium needs.