ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who was admitted to the postpartum unit. The client is diaphoretic, skin is clammy, pulse is rapid and strong, respirations are shallow. The client reports headache, nausea, and feeling weak.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the client's legs helps improve venous return to the heart, increasing cardiac output and stabilizing blood pressure. This is a critical intervention for a client showing signs of shock, as indicated by diaphoresis, clammy skin, rapid pulse, shallow respirations, headache, nausea, and weakness.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who had a vaginal delivery 4 hours ago and reports perineal pain of 6 on a scale of 0 to 10.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering an ice pack helps reduce swelling and numb the area, providing immediate relief for acute perineal pain, which is a standard postpartum intervention.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about preterm labor with a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contractions more frequent than every 10 minutes can indicate preterm labor, showing the client understands a key symptom.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about car seat safety with a parent of a newborn.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the retainer clip at the armpit level ensures proper harness positioning, providing optimal safety in a car seat.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the facility protocol about newborn identification and safety with a new parent.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking identities prevents abduction, a critical safety measure for newborns.