ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 26 weeks of gestation and whose last appointment was 1 month ago.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Double vision suggests severe preeclampsia, requiring immediate evaluation to prevent complications like eclampsia.
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: C
Rationale: Continued breastfeeding prevents milk stasis and reduces the risk of abscess formation in mastitis.
Extract:
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a newborn who requires phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend including in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning every 2-3 hours ensures all skin areas are exposed to phototherapy light, enhancing bilirubin breakdown.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation regarding the purposes of laboratory tests.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Platelet count assesses clotting function, identifying bleeding risk in conditions like gestational thrombocytopenia.
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.