ATI LPN
ATI LPN OB Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 3 hr postpartum. The nurse notes that the client's fundus is displaced to the right of midline, is firm, and is two fingerbreadths above the umbilicus.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having the client urinate is the correct action. A full bladder can displace the uterus and prevent it from contracting properly, which can lead to postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is postpartum.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to the possibility of a postpartum complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A heart rate of 110/min is a sign of tachycardia, which can indicate a postpartum complication such as infection, hemorrhage, or other underlying conditions.
Extract:
A client who is 7 days postpartum calls the provider's office and reports pain, swelling, and redness of her left calf.
Question 3 of 5
Besides the client seeing the provider, which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the leg helps to reduce swelling and pain by promoting venous return. This is a standard intervention for managing symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is 2 days postpartum and has a history of postpartum depression.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contacting a crisis counselor once a week provides structured support and monitoring, which is crucial for managing postpartum depression.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who just delivered a stillborn infant at 36 weeks gestation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the parents to hold their baby for as long as they want provides them with the opportunity to say goodbye and can be a crucial part of the grieving process.