ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Medical History: 24-year-old with type 1 diabetes, gravida 1 para 1, vaginal birth at 37 weeks, newborn 4.1 kg, third-degree laceration. Vital Signs: Temp 37.3°C, BP 128/82 mm Hg, HR 84/min, RR 18/min. Nurses' Notes: Fundus firm, moderate lochia, diaphoretic, clammy, weak, nauseous at 1500. Diagnostic Results: Blood glucose 120 mg/dL at 1300.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should plan to ___ and ___
Correct Answer: F,E
Rationale: Diaphoresis, weakness, and nausea suggest hypoglycemia in a diabetic client. Checking blood glucose confirms the diagnosis, and drinking soda provides fast-acting carbohydrates for a conscious client.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and reports frequent heartburn.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sips of milk neutralize stomach acid, relieving heartburn without overfilling the stomach.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the facility protocol about newborn identification and safety with a new parent.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parents should verify the identity of staff to prevent infant abduction, enhancing safety.
Extract:
A charge nurse is discussing risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage with a newly licensed nurse.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following conditions should the nurse include as a risk factor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Retained placental fragments prevent effective uterine contraction, leading to postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about home safety with a client who is postpartum.
Question 5 of 5
In which of the following positions should the nurse instruct the client to place their newborn in the crib?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The supine position reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by keeping the airway open.