ATI LPN
PN ATI Maternal Newborn 2020 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: B
Rationale: Ice packs reduce swelling and inflammation, providing relief from breast engorgement.
Extract:
Client who is in labor and whose membranes ruptured 6 hr ago.
Question 2 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.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is discussing contraceptive methods with a client. Which of the following methods should the nurse recommend as having the lowest failure rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intrauterine devices (IUDs) have a failure rate of less than 1%, significantly lower than other methods like sponges (12-24%), oral contraceptives (0.3-9%), or diaphragms (6-12%).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the hepatitis B vaccine to a newborn. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The standard dose for the hepatitis B vaccine in newborns is 0.5 mL, administered into the vastus lateralis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer metronidazole 2 g PO. The amount available is 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate the number of tablets: 2 g = 2000 mg. Divide by the available dose: 2000 mg ÷ 500 mg = 4 tablets.