ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a newborn who has neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determining respiratory rate is the priority to assess for distress, as neonatal abstinence syndrome can cause tachypnea.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about common discomforts during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following discomforts should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased urinary urgency and frequency are common in the first trimester due to hormonal changes and uterine pressure on the bladder.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the facility protocol about newborn identification and safety with a new parent.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parents should verify the identity of staff to prevent infant abduction, enhancing safety.
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: D
Rationale: Sips of milk neutralize stomach acid, relieving heartburn without overfilling the stomach.
Extract:
Vital Signs: Blood pressure 132/82 mm Hg, Heart rate 82/min, Respiratory rate 16/min, Temperature 37.1°C (98.8°F), Oxygen saturation 98% on room air. Nurses' Notes: Client reports, 'My baby is not moving as much as usual.' Fetal heart rate 142/min with minimal variability, no accelerations noted in 20 min. External fetal monitor applied, uterine contractions every 5 to 7 min lasting 50 to 60 sec, moderate intensity.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Repositioning to a lateral position improves uteroplacental blood flow, increasing IV fluid enhances perfusion, and palpating uterine tone checks for tachysystole, all addressing fetal heart rate deceleration.