ATI LPN
ATI LPN OB Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
A client who is 7 days postpartum calls the provider's office and reports pain, swelling, and redness of her left calf.
Question 1 of 5
Besides the client seeing the provider, which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the leg helps to reduce swelling and pain by promoting venous return. This is a standard intervention for managing symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings is an indication for the nurse to administer Rho(D) immune globulin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rho(
D) immune globulin is indicated when the client is Rh negative and the newborn is Rh positive. This prevents the development of Rh antibodies in the client, which could affect future pregnancies.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 30 mEq PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride 20 mEq/15mL.
Question 3 of 5
How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 22.5
Rationale: (30 mEq/ 20 mEq) x 15 mL = 22.5 mL. The nurse should administer 22.5 mL of potassium chloride.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 weeks postpartum. The client tells the nurse, 'I feel really down and sad lately. I have no energy and I feel like I'm going to cry.'.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a postpartum depression-screening tool with the client is the first action the nurse should take. This tool helps to assess the severity of the client's symptoms and determine the appropriate level of care.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and asks, 'When will my breast milk come in?'
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In 3 to 5 days after delivery is the correct response. This is the typical timeframe for the transition from colostrum to mature milk. During this period, the breasts may feel fuller and heavier as milk production increases.