ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 Exam 3 Questions
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 1 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client increase in her diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium, essential for bone health during pregnancy, especially for a client with low calcium levels.
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: D
Rationale: Determining the respiratory rate is the first priority to assess and stabilize vital signs in a newborn with neonatal abstinence syndrome, ensuring immediate safety.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about preterm labor with a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contractions more frequent than every 10 minutes can indicate preterm labor, showing the client understands a key symptom.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to collect a specimen for newborn screening.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warming the newborn's heel increases blood flow, facilitating easier and more effective specimen collection for screening.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a full-term newborn who is 1 day old.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A hemoglobin of 9.5 g/dL is low for a newborn (normal 14-24 g/dL) and should be reported, indicating potential anemia or blood loss.