ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who received magnesium sulfate to treat preterm labor.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor the client for as an indication of magnesium sulfate toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 10/min indicates magnesium sulfate toxicity, which can cause respiratory depression, requiring close monitoring.
Extract:
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postpartum and has mastitis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuing to breastfeed helps resolve mastitis by clearing the infection through frequent milk removal.
Extract:
Which of the following symptoms should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Question 3 of 5
Decreased muscle tone'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An exaggerated Moro reflex is a sign of neonatal abstinence syndrome, indicating withdrawal-related irritability.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and is in active labor. The nurse notes maternal exposure to rubella during pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
After delivery, the nurse should monitor the newborn for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deafness is a known congenital defect associated with rubella syndrome from maternal exposure during pregnancy.
Extract:
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is collecting data from a client who is at 26 weeks of gestation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings reported by the client should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal cramping at 26 weeks may indicate preterm labor or other complications, requiring immediate reporting.