ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who is at 17 weeks of gestation, scheduled for maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) determination.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 17 weeks of gestation and is scheduled to have a maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) determination. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MSAFP screening detects neural tube defects and certain chromosomal abnormalities by measuring alpha-fetoprotein levels.
Extract:
Client requiring acetaminophen 650 mg PO, available as 325 mg/tablet.
Question 2 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.
Extract:
Client who is pregnant with a BMI of 26.5.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and has a body mass index (BMI) of 26.5. She asks the nurse how much weight she should gain over the course of her pregnancy. Which of the following statements is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a BMI of 26.5 (overweight), the recommended weight gain is 15-25 pounds per Institute of Medicine guidelines to support maternal and fetal health.
Extract:
Client who is pregnant and reports constipation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and reports constipation. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased fiber (cellulose) and fluid intake promotes regular bowel movements and is safe for managing constipation during pregnancy.
Extract:
Client who is at 7 weeks of gestation, reports urinary frequency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the prenatal clinic who is at 7 weeks of gestation. The client reports urinary frequency and asks the nurse if this will continue throughout her pregnancy. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urinary frequency is common in the first trimester due to hormonal changes and uterine pressure, often improving after 12 weeks unless bladder tone is poor.