ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer metronidazole 2 g PO. The amount available is 500 mg tablets.
Question 1 of 5
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: 4 tablets
Rationale: 2 g = 2000 mg; 2000 mg / 500 mg/tablet = 4 tablets.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about common discomforts during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following discomforts should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased urinary urgency and frequency are common in the first trimester due to hormonal changes and uterine pressure on the bladder.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a newborn who has neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determining respiratory rate is the priority to assess for distress, as neonatal abstinence syndrome can cause tachypnea.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 2-day-old newborn who is undergoing phototherapy for treatment of hyperbilirubinemia.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent breastfeeding enhances bilirubin excretion through stooling and supports hydration during phototherapy.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about various contraceptive methods.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Combined oral contraceptives reduce the risk of endometrial cancer by suppressing ovulation and stabilizing hormone levels, preventing endometrial proliferation.