ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
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 1 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 reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse concerning a client on a postpartum unit following a cesarean birth.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following measures should the nurse include in the instructions to prevent thrombophlebitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ambulation helps prevent thrombophlebitis by promoting blood circulation in the lower extremities. Moving the legs and walking encourage the calf muscles to contract, which aids in pushing blood back towards the heart, reducing the risk of blood stasis and clot formation.
Extract:
Question 3 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.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and reports frequent heartburn.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking sips of milk between meals can help neutralize stomach acid and provide temporary relief from heartburn symptoms. However, it's essential to avoid drinking large quantities of milk at once, as this can lead to increased stomach acid production.
Extract:
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and is scheduled for a nonstress test.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pressing a button when feeling fetal movement during a nonstress test correlates movement with heart rate changes, assessing fetal well-being accurately.