ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
Client who is pregnant with iron-deficiency anemia, prescribed ferrous sulfate.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate due to iron-deficiency anemia. The nurse should instruct the client to take this medication with which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orange juice contains vitamin C, which enhances iron absorption, improving the effectiveness of ferrous sulfate.
Extract:
Newborn whose mother is positive for hepatitis B surface antigen.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother is positive for the hepatitis B surface antigen. Which of the following treatments should the infant receive?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering hepatitis B immune globulin and the vaccine within 12 hours of birth provides passive and active immunity against hepatitis B infection.
Extract:
Client reviewing contraception options.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing contraception options for four clients. The nurse should identify which of the following clients as having a contraindication to oral contraceptives?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood pressure ≥140/90 mm Hg is a contraindication for combined oral contraceptives due to increased cardiovascular risks.
Extract:
Client scheduled for a nonstress test.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a nonstress test. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An external fetal monitor is used during a nonstress test to assess fetal heart rate in response to movement, which is the primary focus of the test.
Extract:
Client who is pregnant.
Question 5 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.