ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 41 weeks of gestation.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings can indicate a prenatal complication in this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blurred vision can indicate preeclampsia, a serious condition that can develop in late pregnancy and requires immediate attention.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a full-term newborn who is 1 day old. Laboratory findings: Glucose 60 mg/dL, WBC 10,000/mm³, Platelets 225,000/mm³, Hgb 9.5 g/dL.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A hemoglobin level of 9.5 g/dL is low for a 1-day-old newborn (normal range 14-24 g/dL) and may indicate anemia, requiring further evaluation.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes: Client at 28 weeks of gestation with vaginal bleeding for 2 hr, saturating pads with bright red blood. Fundal height 27 cm, FHR 170/min with minimal variability. Vital Signs: Heart rate 120/min, BP 86/48 mm Hg.
Question 3 of 5
Complete the diagram by specifying what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take, and 2 parameters to monitor.
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Condition: Placenta previa - painless bright red bleeding. Actions: IV access for fluids; bed rest reduces bleeding. Parameters: Monitor fetal status and bleeding.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a mother who is bottle feeding her newborn with formula.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prepared formula can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.' is correct, though typically it’s 24 hours; this aligns with safe storage guidelines.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about the purpose of a Papanicolaou test.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This test detects the presence of cervical cancer.' is correct. The Pap test screens for abnormal cervical cells that could indicate cancer or precancerous changes.