ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023 IV

Extract:

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and reports frequent heartburn.

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Take sips of milk between meals. B. Eat three large meals per day. C. Drink a cup of black coffee before breakfast. D. Lie in a left side-lying position for 30 minutes after meals.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Sips of milk neutralize stomach acid, providing heartburn relief, a practical solution for pregnant clients.

Extract:

A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and is scheduled for a nonstress test.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A. You will not be able to eat or drink anything for several hours prior to the test. B. You will receive medication through an IV to initiate contractions. C. You will be required to lie flat on your back for the duration of the test. D. You will press the provided button when you feel the baby move during the test.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Pressing a button when the baby moves during a nonstress test records fetal activity, assessing well-being without inducing contractions.

Extract:

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse concerning a client on a postpartum unit following a cesarean birth.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following measures should the nurse include in the instructions to prevent thrombophlebitis?

A. Have the client ambulate as often as possible. B. Apply warm, moist packs to the client's lower legs. C. Apply elastic stockings before the client gets out of bed. D. Administer NSAIDs every 4 to 6 hours.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Encouraging ambulation stimulates circulation, preventing blood clots and reducing thrombophlebitis risk post-cesarean.

Extract:

A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions about breastfeeding with a client.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A. You should recognize that your baby sucking on his hands is a hunger cue. B. You should feed your baby six times a day. C. You should feed your baby for 10 minutes on each breast. D. You should wake your baby at least every 6 hours at night for feedings.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Recognizing hand-sucking as a hunger cue ensures timely feeding, critical for establishing successful breastfeeding.

Extract:

A home health nurse is caring for a client who has unilateral mastitis and is experiencing discomfort in the affected breast.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Recommend the client avoid wearing a nursing bra until symptoms resolve. B. Suggest the client apply warm compresses to the affected breast. C. Encourage the client to limit oral fluid intake to decrease milk production. D. Tell the client to apply hydrocortisone ointment to the affected area.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Applying warm compresses relieves pain and inflammation in mastitis, promoting circulation and healing.

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