ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to collect a specimen for newborn screening.
Question 1 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 assisting with the care of a client who received magnesium sulfate to treat preterm labor.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor the client for as an indication of magnesium sulfate toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 10/min indicates magnesium sulfate toxicity, which can cause respiratory depression, requiring close monitoring.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about outpatient resources for a client who is recovering from a molar pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: I will need to attend a support group when I get home.' is correct. Support groups are helpful for emotional support and recovery after a molar pregnancy, which can be a distressing experience.
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is collecting data from a client who is at 26 weeks of gestation.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings reported by the client should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal cramping at 26 weeks may indicate preterm labor or other complications, requiring immediate reporting.
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client about expected physiological changes during pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I may develop discoloration on my cheeks from hormonal changes.' is correct. This refers to melasma, a common physiological change due to hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy.