ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A charge nurse is discussing risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage with a newly licensed nurse.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following conditions should the nurse include as a risk factor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Retained placental fragments can lead to postpartum hemorrhage due to incomplete expulsion, causing ongoing bleeding. Failure of the uterus to contract effectively increases bleeding risk, making it a significant factor.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 9 weeks of gestation and reports nausea in the morning that continues until midafternoon.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse encourage the client to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the client to eat dry, bland foods in the morning, like crackers or toast, can help alleviate nausea associated with morning sickness by settling the stomach, making it an effective strategy.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about breastfeeding with a client who is postpartum.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a pillow to support the baby at breast level ensures proper positioning and latch, making breastfeeding more comfortable and effective, indicating understanding of the teaching.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions about breastfeeding with a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recognizing that sucking on hands is a hunger cue helps ensure timely feeding, supporting a successful breastfeeding routine and adequate nutrition for the baby.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation regarding the purposes of laboratory tests.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Platelet count identifies bleeding risk by assessing clotting ability, a key concern in pregnancy, showing the client understands the test's purpose accurately.