ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 II Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in active labor. The fetal monitor tracing shows late decelerations.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turning the client onto their side is correct. This intervention can improve blood flow to the fetus and reduce the pressure on the vena cava, potentially alleviating late decelerations.
Extract:
A nurse in the newborn nursery is caring for an infant who has trisomy 21.
Question 2 of 5
When collecting data, which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A single crease in the palm, known as a simian crease, is a common characteristic seen in infants with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) due to the unique hand structure associated with this condition.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following symptoms should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This statement is correct because an exaggerated Moro reflex is a common sign of NAS, indicating central nervous system hyperactivity in response to withdrawal from maternal drugs.
Extract:
Vital Signs: Heart rate: 88/min, Temperature: 37.1°C (98.8°F), Respiratory rate: 16/min, Blood pressure: 122/78 mm Hg. History and Physical: The client is gravida 2 para 1, with a previous vaginal delivery. She has a history of hypothyroidism and Herpes simplex virus type 2. She is currently undergoing labor induction at 39 weeks and 3 days of gestation. Assessment: The fetal heart rate is 140/min with moderate variability, and mild uterine irritability is noted. The abdomen is soft and nontender upon palpation. Cervical examination reveals dilation of 1 cm, thickness, and no presenting part palpable. An ultrasound shows a footling breech presentation. There are clusters of lesions noted on the vaginal introitus and labia majora. Laboratory Results: WBC count: 9,500/mm³ (Normal: 5,000 to 15,000/mm³), Hgb: 10.5 mg/dL (Normal: greater than 11 mg/dL), Hct: 31% (Normal: greater than 33%), Platelets: 225,000/mm³ (Normal: 150,000 to 400,000/mm³), Blood Type/Rh: O+. Provider Prescriptions: Levothyroxine 100 mcg PO once daily in PM, Acetaminophen 325 mg PO every 6 hr PRN, Dinoprostone 10 mg intravaginally x one dose now, Terbutaline 2.5 mcg/min intravenous per provider's instructions.
Question 4 of 5
For which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate a provider's prescription to withhold the dinoprostone? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Breech presentation, abnormal FHR, and lesions (Herpes simplex) are contraindications for dinoprostone due to increased risks of complications and neonatal herpes transmission.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is undergoing amniotic fluid assessment for the lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The L/S ratio assesses the baby's lung maturity, indicating if the lungs produce enough surfactant for proper function after birth.