ATI LPN
PN ATI Maternal Newborn 2020 Questions
Extract:
Client who is at 24 weeks of gestation, glucose value is 130 mg/dL.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of a 1-hr glucose screening test for a client who is at 24 weeks of gestation. The client's glucose value is 130 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A glucose level of 130 mg/dL is above the threshold for a 1-hr glucose test, indicating the need for a 3-hr oral glucose tolerance test to confirm gestational diabetes.
Extract:
Client who is in her first trimester of pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to reinforce nutritional teaching with a client who is in her first trimester of pregnancy. The nurse should recommend an increase in which of the following nutrients to support an increase in maternal blood volume during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Iron supports hemoglobin production, essential for increased maternal blood volume.
Extract:
Client who delivered vaginally 24 hr ago.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a postpartum unit is caring for a client who delivered vaginally 24 hr ago. Which of the following should the nurse expect to find when collecting data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Colostrum is expected in the first few days postpartum, supporting early breastfeeding.
Extract:
Client who is in labor and whose membranes ruptured 6 hr ago.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in labor and whose membranes ruptured 6 hr ago. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prolonged rupture of membranes increases infection risk, necessitating monitoring for signs like fever or foul-smelling fluid.
Extract:
Client who is 2 hr postpartum and has an episiotomy and hemorrhoids.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about perineal care to a client who is 2 hr postpartum and has an episiotomy and hemorrhoids. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Witch hazel pads reduce inflammation and soothe hemorrhoids and episiotomy discomfort post-urination.