ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023 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 to assess dehydration and ketosis from severe vomiting in hyperemesis gravidarum, guiding immediate treatment to prevent complications.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about common discomforts during the first trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following discomforts should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased urgency and frequency of urination are common discomforts during the first trimester of pregnancy. This occurs due to hormonal changes and the growing uterus pressing on the bladder, which reduces its capacity.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in planning care for a newborn who is experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreasing environmental noise reduces stress and overstimulation in newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome, who are hypersensitive, aiding comfort and stability.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse concerning a client on a postpartum unit following a cesarean birth.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following measures should the nurse include in the instructions to prevent thrombophlebitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ambulation helps prevent thrombophlebitis by promoting blood circulation in the lower extremities. Moving the legs and walking encourage the calf muscles to contract, which aids in pushing blood back towards the heart, reducing the risk of blood stasis and clot formation.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about laboratory testing during pregnancy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Multiple marker screening, also known as maternal serum screening or quad screen, is a routine prenatal test performed between 15 and 20 weeks of gestation. It helps identify the risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities, including neural tube defects like spina bifida and anencephaly.