ATI LPN
ATI LPN OB Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assisting a client out of bed for the first time since delivery. The client becomes frightened when she passes a large amount of lochia.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lochia can pool in the vagina while lying in bed, leading to a larger amount being expelled upon standing. This is a normal occurrence and not a cause for concern.
Extract:
During ambulation to the bathroom, a postpartum client experiences a gush of dark red blood that soon stops. On data collection, a nurse finds the uterus to be firm, midline, and at the level of the umbilicus.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse interpret this data as being?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A normal postural discharge of lochia occurs when pooled blood in the vagina is expelled upon standing or changing position. This is common and expected in the postpartum period.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a postpartum client and finds a large amount of lochia rubra with several clots on the client's perineal pad.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the fundus helps determine if the uterus is contracting properly, which is essential in managing postpartum bleeding.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 weeks postpartum. The client tells the nurse, 'I feel really down and sad lately. I have no energy and I feel like I'm going to cry.'.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a postpartum depression-screening tool with the client is the first action the nurse should take. This tool helps to assess the severity of the client's symptoms and determine the appropriate level of care.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who just delivered a stillborn infant at 36 weeks gestation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the parents to hold their baby for as long as they want provides them with the opportunity to say goodbye and can be a crucial part of the grieving process.