ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 II Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 41 weeks of gestation.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should understand that which of the following findings can indicate a prenatal complication in this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blurred vision can indicate a serious prenatal complication such as preeclampsia, which is characterized by high blood pressure and can pose significant risks to both mother and baby if not managed properly.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has a positive group B streptococcus B-hemolytic screening.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following medications should the nurse discuss as the prophylaxis treatment during labor for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Penicillin is the recommended prophylactic treatment for a client at 38 weeks of gestation with a positive group B streptococcus B-hemolytic screening. It is highly effective in preventing the transmission of group B strep from mother to baby during labor and delivery. Administering Penicillin reduces the risk of neonatal sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis caused by group B strep.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about car seat safety with the guardian of a newborn.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning the newborn's car seat at a 45° angle helps to maintain an open airway and reduces the risk of the baby's head falling forward, which can obstruct breathing.
Extract:
A nurse on the postpartum unit is caring for a client who delivered vaginally 3 hr ago.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following manifestations is a possible indication of postpartum hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 32/min is significantly elevated and can be a compensatory response to hypovolemia from postpartum hemorrhage. This response occurs as the body tries to increase oxygen delivery due to blood loss.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about breastfeeding with the mother of a newborn.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the newborn to empty the first breast ensures they receive hindmilk, which is richer in fat and essential for growth.