ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 II 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: Assist the client to empty her bladder.â€. This is correct because a full bladder can cause the uterus to deviate and impede uterine involution. Emptying the bladder helps the uterus to contract properly and return to its normal position.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and has an episiotomy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alternating warm and ice packs to the site every 2 hours for the first 24 hours postpartum is correct. This method helps manage pain and swelling effectively, promoting healing and comfort for the client.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 41 weeks of gestation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should understand that which of the following findings can indicate a prenatal complication in this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blurred vision can indicate a serious prenatal complication such as preeclampsia, which is characterized by high blood pressure and can pose significant risks to both mother and baby if not managed properly.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client who is scheduled for a cesarean birth.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This statement is correct because after a cesarean birth, the nurse will frequently assess the uterus for firmness and massage it as needed to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about safety precautions to take when driving a car with a client who is in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Moving the seat as far away as possible from the steering wheel reduces the risk of injury from airbag deployment and allows ample space for the growing abdomen, providing better safety for both mother and baby.