ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 II Questions
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 18 weeks of gestation and requires an increased intake of iron.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend as the best source of iron?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chicken breast is an excellent source of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed by the body compared to non-heme iron found in plant-based foods. Consuming chicken breast helps in meeting the increased iron requirements during pregnancy.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about perineal care to a client who is 2 hours postpartum and has an episiotomy and hemorrhoids.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applying witch hazel pads after urination helps reduce swelling, provides soothing relief, and promotes healing for both hemorrhoids and episiotomy sites. Witch hazel has natural astringent properties that are beneficial for postpartum perineal care.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is in the first trimester of pregnancy about increasing their intake of foods that are high in folate.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse recommend as the food with the highest folate content?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 1 cup cooked spinach contains approximately 263 micrograms of folate, making it one of the richest sources of this essential vitamin. Folate is crucial for DNA synthesis and cell division, especially during pregnancy.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and has inverted nipples.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing breast shells in the client's bra helps to draw out inverted nipples by applying gentle pressure, making breastfeeding easier. They also protect the nipples from friction and irritation.
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 5 of 5
After delivery, the nurse should monitor the newborn for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deafness is a significant risk associated with congenital rubella syndrome. Rubella can damage the developing auditory system in utero, leading to permanent hearing loss in the newborn.