ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving epidural anesthesia.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates an adverse effect of this method of pain management?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia can be an adverse effect of epidural anesthesia due to a drop in maternal blood pressure, leading to compensatory increases in heart rate, indicating a potential problem.
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and has a low calcium level.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client increase in her diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium, essential for fetal bone development and maternal health during pregnancy.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about safety measures for preventing newborn abduction with a client who is postpartum.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring that anyone caring for or transporting the baby wears an identification badge is a crucial safety measure to verify authorized personnel and prevent abductions.
Extract:
A nurse on the postpartum unit is caring for a client who delivered vaginally 3 hr ago.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following manifestations is a possible indication of postpartum hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An increased respiratory rate of 32/min can be a sign of hypovolemia due to significant blood loss, a key indicator of postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who inquires about a cervical cap for contraception.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following manifestations is a contraindication for the use of a cervical cap?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A history of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a contraindication for using a cervical cap due to the increased risk of infection associated with barrier methods.