ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who is pregnant.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to reduce the risk of giving birth to a newborn who has a neural tube defect. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Folic acid supplementation significantly reduces the risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida and anencephaly.
Extract:
Client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and has placenta previa.
Question 2 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 considering vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who wants to know if it is possible to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean birth (VBAC). Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The type of uterine incision (e.g., low transverse) is critical for VBAC candidacy, as it affects the risk of uterine rupture.
Extract:
Client who is at 24 weeks of gestation.
Question 4 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:
Client requiring acetaminophen 650 mg PO, available as 325 mg/tablet.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 650 mg PO to a client. The amount available is acetaminophen 325 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dividing the desired dose (650 mg) by the available dose (325 mg/tablet) gives 650 ÷ 325 = 2 tablets.