ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 II Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation and has hyperemesis gravidarum.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased BP.â€. This is correct because hyperemesis gravidarum can lead to dehydration, which in turn can cause hypotension (decreased blood pressure).
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in labor and requires intermittent fetal monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Performing Leopold maneuvers to determine fetal position is crucial as it helps in placing the Doppler in the correct position for accurate monitoring of fetal heart tones.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who will undergo amniocentesis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amniocentesis is used to detect fetal genetic abnormalities, such as Down syndrome, by analyzing the amniotic fluid for genetic markers.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client during their first prenatal visit.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a risk factor for gestational diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Previous newborn weighing 4.8 kg is a significant risk factor for gestational diabetes. Having a macrosomic (large) baby in a previous pregnancy is linked with an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes in subsequent pregnancies.
Extract:
A nurse is administering a miconazole vaginal suppository to a client who has vaginal candidiasis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inserting the suppository along the posterior vaginal wall ensures proper placement and maximizes the effectiveness of the medication by allowing it to dissolve and be absorbed where it is needed.