ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023

Extract:

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about breastfeeding with a client who is postpartum.

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I will nurse my baby for 5 to 10 minutes on each breast. B. I will make sure that just the nipple is in my baby's mouth. C. I will apply vitamin E oil to my nipples after each feeding. D. I will lay my baby on a pillow at the level of my breast.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Using a pillow to support the baby at breast level ensures proper positioning and latch, making breastfeeding more comfortable and effective, indicating understanding of the teaching.

Extract:

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions about breastfeeding with a client. 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 for 10 minutes on each breast. C. You should feed your baby six times a day. D. You should wake your baby at least every 6 hours at night for feedings.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Recognizing that sucking on hands is a hunger cue helps ensure timely feeding, supporting a successful breastfeeding routine and adequate nutrition for the baby.

Extract:

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 10 weeks of gestation regarding the purposes of laboratory tests.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. White blood cell count is an indicator of anemia. B. Urine specific gravity identifies my risk for pregnancy induced hypertension C. Platelet count identifies if I am at risk for bleeding D. Sedimentation rate checks for signs of cancer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Platelet count identifies bleeding risk by assessing clotting ability, a key concern in pregnancy, showing the client understands the test's purpose accurately.

Extract:

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about outpatient resources for a client who is recovering from a molar pregnancy.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I will need to start chemotherapy immediately. B. I will need to attend a support group when I get home. C. I will need an amniocentesis within 1 month. D. I will need home palliative services after I am discharged from the hospital.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Attending a support group provides emotional support and coping strategies post-molar pregnancy, reflecting an understanding of the psychosocial resources available.

Extract:

A nurse is caring for a client who had a vaginal delivery 4 hr ago and reports perineal pain of 6 on a scale of 0 to 10.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Offer an ice pack to the client during the first 24 hr. B. Apply a corticosteroid cream to the perineal area twice daily. C. Increase the client's fluid intake for 48 hr. D. Catheterize the client's bladder.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Offering an ice pack reduces inflammation and numbs the perineal area, providing effective pain relief in the immediate postpartum period after vaginal delivery.

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