ATI LPN
ATI LPN OB Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is breastfeeding and has mastitis.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Completely emptying each breast at each feeding or using a pump helps prevent milk stasis, which can lead to mastitis. Ensuring the breasts are fully emptied reduces the risk of blocked ducts and infection.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and asks, 'When will my breast milk come in?'
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In 3 to 5 days after delivery is the correct response. This is the typical timeframe for the transition from colostrum to mature milk. During this period, the breasts may feel fuller and heavier as milk production increases.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
After a client has a C-section she needs to get up and take short walks to prevent what?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Walking helps prevent blood clots by promoting circulation. Postoperative patients are encouraged to ambulate early to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 3 hr postpartum. The nurse notes that the client's fundus is displaced to the right of midline, is firm, and is two fingerbreadths above the umbilicus.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having the client urinate is the correct action. A full bladder can displace the uterus and prevent it from contracting properly, which can lead to postpartum hemorrhage.
Extract:
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postpartum and has thrombophlebitis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measuring leg circumferences is a crucial intervention for a client with thrombophlebitis. This helps in monitoring for any increase in swelling, which can indicate worsening of the condition or the development of complications such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).