ATI LPN
PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Client who is breastfeeding and experiencing breast engorgement
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a postpartum unit is caring for a client who is breastfeeding and experiencing breast engorgement. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement to promote comfort for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ice packs (wrapped in cloth) reduce swelling and discomfort from breast engorgement.
Extract:
Newborn requiring screening specimen collection
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a specimen for newborn screening. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warming the heel increases blood flow, facilitating easier and less painful specimen collection.
Extract:
Four postpartum clients, one Rh-negative with Rh-positive newborn
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a postpartum unit is assisting with the care of four clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients should receive Rh (D) immune globulin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An Rh-negative mother with an Rh-positive newborn requires Rh (
D) immune globulin to prevent sensitization.
Extract:
Client at 12 weeks of gestation
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching at a prenatal visit about the importance of adequate folic acid intake with a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Folic acid reduces the risk of neural tube defects, such as spinal cord defects.
Extract:
Client who is 4 hr postpartum
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 4 hr postpartum. For which of the following findings should the nurse administer carboprost IM?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pooling of blood suggests postpartum hemorrhage, for which carboprost is indicated to control bleeding.