ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse on the postpartum unit is caring for a client who delivered vaginally 3 hr ago.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following manifestations is a possible indication of postpartum hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An increased respiratory rate of 32/min can be a sign of hypovolemia due to significant blood loss, a key indicator of postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about the purpose of a Papanicolaou test.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This test detects the presence of cervical cancer.' is correct. The Pap test screens for abnormal cervical cells that could indicate cancer or precancerous changes.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who received magnesium sulfate to treat preterm labor.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor the client for as an indication of magnesium sulfate toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 10/min indicates magnesium sulfate toxicity, which can cause respiratory depression, requiring close monitoring.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is undergoing amniotic fluid assessment for the lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The results will show if my baby's lungs are mature.' is correct. The L/S ratio assesses fetal lung maturity.
Extract:
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the medical record of a client who is requesting a diaphragm.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings in the client's history should the nurse identify as a contraindication for this type of contraception?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recurrent urinary tract infections are a contraindication for using a diaphragm because the presence of a foreign object in the vagina can increase the risk of UTIs.
Tobacco use and deep-vein thrombosis are more relevant to hormonal contraceptives, not barrier methods like diaphragms.