ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in planning care for a newborn who is experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreasing environmental noise reduces stress and overstimulation in newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome, who are hypersensitive, aiding comfort and stability.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor and has an epidural infusion for pain management. The client's blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client's blood pressure is low (80/40 mm Hg), indicating hypotension, a common side effect of epidural anesthesia during labor. Administering a bolus of intravenous fluids, such as lactated Ringer's solution, is the initial intervention to increase intravascular volume, improving blood pressure and perfusion to vital organs.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperemesis gravidarum.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Poor skin turgor is a common finding in clients with hyperemesis gravidarum due to dehydration. Excessive vomiting leads to fluid loss and dehydration, resulting in poor skin elasticity and turgor.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about preventing mastitis with a client who is breastfeeding.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a breast pump prevents engorgement when returning to work, reducing mastitis risk by maintaining milk flow and supply.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about various contraceptive methods. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oral contraceptives, particularly combined ones, decrease endometrial cancer risk, an important benefit to include in teaching about contraception.