ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer phytonadione to a newborn.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering phytonadione with a 25-gauge needle is appropriate for intramuscular injections in newborns, ensuring proper delivery of Vitamin K to prevent deficiency bleeding.
Extract:
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is in early labor and reports low-back pain during contractions.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Counterpressure applied to the sacrum is effective for relieving low-back pain during labor contractions.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation and has hyperemesis gravidarum.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased blood pressure can be an expected manifestation in hyperemesis gravidarum due to dehydration and possible hypovolemia. Pruritus is not a common symptom, and hemoglobin of 18 g/dL is higher than normal, whereas hyperemesis often leads to decreased hemoglobin due to malnutrition.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to collect a specimen for newborn screening.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warming the newborn’s heel for 5 to 10 minutes before the puncture helps increase blood flow and ensures a sufficient blood sample for screening tests.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about the purpose of a Papanicolaou test.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This test detects the presence of cervical cancer.' is correct. The Pap test screens for abnormal cervical cells that could indicate cancer or precancerous changes.