ATI LPN
ATI LPN NS 122 Maternity Exam Questions
Extract:
A child with diarrhea
Question 1 of 5
The nurse understands that a potential benefit of oral rehydration solution (ORS) in children with diarrhea is the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oral rehydration solution (ORS) prevents dehydration by replacing fluids and electrolytes lost during diarrhea. It does not stop diarrhea but maintains hydration, reducing complications.
Extract:
A 2-year-old child hospitalized, throwing a tantrum when parent leaves
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who is hospitalized and throws a tantrum when his parent leaves. Which of the following toys should the nurse provide to alleviate the child's stress?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A stuffed animal acts as a transitional object, providing comfort and reducing separation anxiety in a 2-year-old, more effectively than books, active toys, or blocks.
Extract:
A pediatric patient with weight-based medication
Question 3 of 5
A medication is prescribed based on a pediatric patient's weight. What should the nurse consider when calculating the dosage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pediatric medication doses are calculated based on weight (mg/kg). The nurse must ensure the dose falls within the safe dosage range to avoid under- or overdosing.
Extract:
A woman in a prenatal office visit
Question 4 of 5
A woman asks the nurse during a prenatal office visit, 'What pain relief method is best during labor?' What answer by the nurse best answers the question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Labor pain varies greatly among women, and preferences differ. Educating about all pain relief options (pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic) empowers the client to choose what suits her needs, rather than promoting one method as universally best.
Extract:
A client who is pregnant
Question 5 of 5
The ingestion of nonfood substances during pregnancy that can lead to iron deficiency anemia and other nutritional deficiencies and requires follow-up is known as?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pica is the craving and consumption of non-nutritive substances like clay or ice, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies such as iron deficiency anemia. Polyphagia (excessive hunger), polydipsia (excessive thirst), and polyuria (excessive urination) are unrelated to nonfood ingestion.