ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is planning to administer Rh(D) immune globulin to a client who is postpartum.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering Rh(
D) immune globulin within 72 hours after birth is crucial to prevent Rh sensitization in Rh-negative mothers, ensuring no antibodies form against Rh-positive blood cells.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer metronidazole 2 g PO. The amount available is 500 mg tablets.
Question 2 of 5
How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: 2 g = 2000 mg; 2000 mg ÷ 500 mg/tablet = 4 tablets, the correct dosage to administer.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 26-year-old primigravida female client who is at 28 weeks of gestation in the maternity ward. The client is obese and has no history of hypertension or diabetes mellitus. Exhibits: History and Physical, Medical History, Vital Signs, Physical Examination Results, Nurse's Notes, Provider's Prescriptions, Diagnostic Results
Question 3 of 5
Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The nurse should first address the client's ___, followed by the client's ___.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: High BP (160/100 mmHg) is urgent in preeclampsia; headache follows as a symptom to manage.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a full-term newborn who is 1 day old.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A hemoglobin of 9.5 g/dL is low for a newborn (normal 14-24 g/dL) and should be reported, indicating potential anemia or blood loss.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving epidural anesthesia.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates an adverse effect of this method of pain management?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever is a known adverse effect of epidural anesthesia, possibly due to the body's response to the procedure, requiring monitoring.