ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who had a vaginal delivery 1 day ago. The nurse determines that the client's fundus is firm, located 2 fingerbreadths above the umbilicus, and deviated to the left.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fundus that is firm but deviated to the left suggests that the bladder may be distended. Emptying the bladder can help the uterus to return to its midline position and promote proper uterine involution. Notifying the provider may be necessary if the problem persists, but the first step is to address the most likely cause of the deviation.
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 2 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client increase in her diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium, essential for fetal bone development and maternal health during pregnancy.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about breastfeeding with the mother of a newborn.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the newborn to empty the first breast before switching sides ensures they receive both foremilk and hindmilk, supporting optimal growth.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is pregnant and was treated for a urinary tract infection.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Refrain from taking bubble baths and wear cotton-crotch underwear help prevent UTIs by reducing irritation and moisture.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer phytonadione to a newborn.
Question 5 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.