ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is 3 hours postpartum and reports complete saturation of their perineal pad in the past 30 minutes.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Complete saturation of the perineal pad within 30 minutes postpartum suggests excessive bleeding, potentially indicating postpartum hemorrhage. Fundal massage stimulates uterine contractions to control bleeding by compressing blood vessels at the placental site, making it the highest priority action.
Extract:
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a newborn who requires phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend including in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning the newborn every 2 to 3 hours helps ensure uniform exposure to the phototherapy lights, maximizing the effectiveness of the treatment. This prevents uneven distribution of light and reduces the risk of pressure ulcers or skin breakdown from prolonged immobility.
Extract:
A nurse is checking the reflexes of a newborn.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse use to elicit the Babinski reflex?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stroking upward on the lateral sole elicits the Babinski reflex, where toes fan and extend, a normal newborn response indicating neurological health.
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and has a low calcium level.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client increase in her diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yogurt is an excellent calcium source, vital for fetal bone development and maternal health, making it the best recommendation for low calcium levels.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about car seat safety with a parent of a newborn.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the retainer clip at the armpit level ensures proper harness positioning, providing optimal protection in a crash, indicating understanding of car seat safety.