ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
A nurse in an antepartum unit is assisting with the care of a client who has preeclampsia and is receiving IV magnesium sulfate therapy.
Question 1 of 5
For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyporeflexia indicates magnesium sulfate toxicity, a serious adverse effect requiring immediate reporting to prevent respiratory or cardiac issues.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse concerning a client on a postpartum unit following a cesarean birth.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following measures should the nurse include in the instructions to prevent thrombophlebitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging ambulation stimulates circulation, preventing blood clots and reducing thrombophlebitis risk post-cesarean.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and has a vaginal culture that is positive for chlamydia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amoxicillin is a safe, effective antibiotic for treating chlamydia in pregnancy, avoiding fetal harm from alternatives like tetracycline.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes: The client, who is 28 weeks gestation, gravida 4, para 3, reports a history of vaginal bleeding for the past 2 hours. She states, 'I started bleeding a couple of hours ago, but now I am saturating pads with bright red blood. I’m scared something is going to happen to my baby.' Blood is trickling down her legs. She denies abdominal pain. A perineal pad is saturated with bright red vaginal bleeding. Physical Examination Results: Fundal height is 27 cm. No uterine contractions or irritability. Fetal heart rate: 170/min, minimal variability, no decelerations. Diagnostic Results: Urine: Leukocyte esterase positive, Nitrites positive, Red blood cells: 6.
Question 4 of 5
Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify: Potential Condition, Actions to Take (Select 2), Parameters to Monitor (Select 2). Potential Condition Choices: A. Placenta previa, B. Abruptio placentae, C. Preterm labor, D. Uterine rupture. Actions: A. Administer methotrexate, B. Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics, C. Prepare for an emergency cesarean birth, D. Reinforce bed rest and maintain IV access, E. Encourage ambulation. Parameters: A. Fetal heart rate, B. Maternal oxygen saturation, C. WBC count, D. Urine output, E. Uterine contractions.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,A,B
Rationale: Painless bleeding suggests placenta previa; cesarean and bed rest manage it; fetal heart rate and oxygen saturation monitor stability.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 2-day-old newborn who is undergoing phototherapy for treatment of hyperbilirubinemia.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing the newborn for breastfeeding every 2 hours ensures nutrition and bonding without significantly disrupting phototherapy.