ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has hyperemesis gravidarum.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following laboratory tests is the priority to complete?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urinalysis for ketones is the priority as it indicates ketosis from prolonged vomiting, guiding the need for IV fluids and nutritional support in hyperemesis gravidarum.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 24 weeks of gestation and has opioid use disorder.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methadone is the standard treatment for opioid use disorder in pregnancy because it stabilizes opioid levels, preventing withdrawal symptoms and reducing cravings, minimizing risks of fetal distress, miscarriage, and preterm labor.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about car seat safety with a parent of a newborn.
Question 3 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.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and does not consume dairy products.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following food options should the nurse recommend as the best source of dietary calcium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kale is a rich plant-based source of calcium, providing approximately 90 mg per cup, ideal for those avoiding dairy.
Extract:
Vital Signs: Blood pressure 132/82 mm Hg, Heart rate 82/min, Respiratory rate 16/min, Temperature 37.1°C (98.8°F), Oxygen saturation 98% on room air. Nurses' Notes: Client reports, 'My baby is not moving as much as usual.' Fetal heart rate 142/min with minimal variability, no accelerations noted in 20 min. External fetal monitor applied, uterine contractions every 5 to 7 min lasting 50 to 60 sec, moderate intensity.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Repositioning to a lateral position improves uteroplacental blood flow, increasing IV fluid enhances perfusion, and palpating uterine tone checks for tachysystole, all addressing fetal heart rate deceleration.