ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperemesis gravidarum.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Poor skin turgor indicates dehydration, a common consequence of severe vomiting in hyperemesis gravidarum.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a newborn who has neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determining respiratory rate is the priority to assess for distress, as neonatal abstinence syndrome can cause tachypnea.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who inquires about available methods of contraception.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing comprehensive, nonjudgmental education on all contraceptive methods allows the client to make an informed decision based on their preferences and needs.
Extract:
A nurse is checking the reflexes of a newborn.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse use to elicit the Babinski reflex?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Babinski reflex is elicited by stroking the lateral sole of the foot, causing dorsiflexion of the big toe and fanning of other toes in newborns.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about car seat safety with a parent of a newborn.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The chest clip should be at armpit level to ensure proper harness positioning for maximum safety.