ATI LPN
ATI LPN n105t Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
The nurse observes on the fetal monitor a pattern of a 15-beat increase in the fetal heart rate that lasts 15 to 20 seconds.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes on the fetal monitor a pattern of a 15-beat increase in the fetal heart rate that lasts 15 to 20 seconds. What does this pattern indicate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: FHR accelerations indicate adequate oxygenation and a reactive, healthy fetal status.
Extract:
A client who might have a hydatidiform mole
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who might have a hydatidiform mole. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Uterine size is often larger than expected for gestational age due to abnormal tissue growth and fluid accumulation.
Extract:
A client who is in labor
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is in labor about why epidural anesthesia is not initiated until a good labor pattern has been established. Which of the following explanations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering an epidural too early can reduce the effectiveness of contractions and delay cervical dilation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor. Which of the following nursing actions reflects application of the gate control theory of pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Massaging the client's back activates larger nerve fibers, blocking pain signals to the brain, which aligns with the gate control theory.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a childbirth preparation class. The group is discussing individual expressions of labor pain. What statement is accurate about a patient's expression of pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cultural factors significantly shape how individuals express and perceive pain.