ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 122 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A woman in a prenatal office visit
Question 1 of 5
A woman asks the nurse during a prenatal office visit, 'What pain relief method is best during labor?' What answer by the nurse best answers the question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Labor pain varies greatly among women, and preferences differ. Educating about all pain relief options (pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic) empowers the client to choose what suits her needs, rather than promoting one method as universally best.
Extract:
A client requesting non-pharmacological pain management
Question 2 of 5
A client asks if a nurse can assist with non-pharmacological pain management techniques. In reinforcing education to the client, which of the following should the practical nurse include that require specific training and certification to perform?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acupuncture requires specialized training and certification. Counterpressure, cold therapy, and effleurage are techniques nurses can perform without additional certification.
Extract:
A client at 12 weeks of gestation with heartburn
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. The client asks about the cause of her heartburn. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heartburn in early pregnancy is primarily due to increased progesterone, which relaxes smooth muscles, including the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing acid reflux. Uterine pressure is more significant later in pregnancy.
Extract:
Thinning and shortening of the cervix
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following terms is used to describe the thinning and shortening of the cervix that occurs just before and during labor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Effacement is the thinning and shortening of the cervix, preparing it for labor. Dilation is the opening, ballottement is a physical exam finding, and multiparous refers to multiple births.
Extract:
A client at 21 weeks of gestation, scheduled for an international flight
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who is at 21 weeks of gestation and is scheduled for an international flight. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Pregnant women on long flights are at risk for swelling and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Avoiding prolonged sitting, wearing compression stockings, and frequent walking/leg exercises reduce these risks. Seat belts should be worn low across the hips for safety, and electronic device radiation is negligible. High-dose vitamin C lacks evidence for preventing illness during flights.