ATI LPN
ATI PN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is experiencing an unruptured ectopic pregnancy that is at 8 weeks of gestation.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methotrexate is used to treat an unruptured ectopic pregnancy by dissolving the ectopic tissue, allowing it to be reabsorbed by the body.
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 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse encourage the client to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eating dry, bland foods in the morning, such as crackers or toast, can help manage morning sickness by settling the stomach before getting out of bed.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer phytonadione to a newborn.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering phytonadione with a 25-gauge needle is appropriate for intramuscular injections in newborns, ensuring proper delivery of Vitamin K to prevent deficiency bleeding.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to collect a specimen for newborn screening.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warming the newborn’s heel for 5 to 10 minutes before the puncture helps increase blood flow and ensures a sufficient blood sample for screening tests.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a full-term newborn who is 1 day old. Laboratory findings: Glucose 60 mg/dL, WBC 10,000/mm³, Platelets 225,000/mm³, Hgb 9.5 g/dL.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A hemoglobin level of 9.5 g/dL is low for a 1-day-old newborn (normal range 14-24 g/dL) and may indicate anemia, requiring further evaluation.