ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has been admitted to the labor and delivery unit.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following diagnostic results should the nurse address first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An elevated WBC count of 20,000/mm³ suggests infection or inflammation, a priority during labor requiring immediate attention.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who inquires about available methods of contraception.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Performing unbiased teaching provides comprehensive contraception information, empowering the client to make an informed decision autonomously.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor and has an epidural infusion for pain management. The client's blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Giving a bolus of lactated Ringer's solution can help increase the client's blood pressure by expanding the intravascular volume, a common intervention for hypotension caused by epidural anesthesia.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about various contraceptive methods.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oral contraceptives decrease the risk for endometrial cancer by preventing thickening of the uterine lining, offering a protective effect with prolonged use.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a newborn who has neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Determining the respiratory rate first ensures airway and breathing stability, a critical initial step in managing neonatal abstinence syndrome.