ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A home health nurse is caring for a client who has unilateral mastitis and is experiencing discomfort in the affected breast.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying warm compresses to the affected breast can help relieve pain and promote milk flow, which can aid in resolving the infection. Warmth can help reduce inflammation and make breastfeeding or pumping less painful.
Extract:
A nurse is checking the reflexes of a newborn.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse use to elicit the Babinski reflex?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stroking upward on the lateral sole elicits the Babinski reflex, where toes fan and extend, a normal newborn response indicating neurological health.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 9 weeks of gestation and reports nausea in the morning that continues until midafternoon.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse encourage the client to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the client to eat dry, bland foods in the morning, like crackers or toast, can help alleviate nausea associated with morning sickness by settling the stomach, making it an effective strategy.
Extract:
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and reports having a sudden gush of vaginal fluid.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following manifestations is the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this scenario, the priority is to assess the well-being of the fetus. Fetal heart tones provide critical information about fetal status, indicating whether the baby is experiencing any distress or compromise. A fetal heart rate of 98 beats per minute (bpm) is below the normal range (110-160 bpm), suggesting potential fetal distress that requires immediate attention.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who had a vaginal delivery 4 hr ago and reports perineal pain of 6 on a scale of 0 to 10.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Offering an ice pack reduces inflammation and numbs the perineal area, providing effective pain relief in the immediate postpartum period after vaginal delivery.