ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 II Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 9 weeks of gestation and reports nausea in the morning that continues until midafternoon.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse encourage the client to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eating dry, bland foods in the morning can help manage nausea for pregnant clients. Foods like crackers, toast, and cereals are easy on the stomach and can help reduce morning sickness.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 18 weeks of gestation and requires an increased intake of iron.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of iron?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chicken breast is an excellent source of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed by the body compared to non-heme iron found in plant-based foods. Consuming chicken breast helps in meeting the increased iron requirements during pregnancy.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in active labor. The fetal monitor tracing shows late decelerations.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turning the client onto their side is correct. This intervention can improve blood flow to the fetus and reduce the pressure on the vena cava, potentially alleviating late decelerations.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with a pelvic examination of a client during their first prenatal visit.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Instructing the client to bear down when the speculum is inserted is correct. Bearing down helps relax the pelvic muscles, making it easier to insert the speculum and perform the examination with minimal discomfort.
Extract:
A nurse has just received change-of-shift report about four clients who are postpartum.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client who received magnesium sulfate during labor is the priority because magnesium sulfate can cause serious side effects such as respiratory depression or hypotension, requiring close monitoring postpartum.