ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 24 weeks of gestation and has opioid use disorder.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methadone maintenance therapy is a commonly used treatment for opioid use disorder in pregnant women. Methadone helps to manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and stabilize the individual, promoting healthier outcomes for both the mother and the baby.
Extract:
A home health nurse is caring for a client who has unilateral mastitis and is experiencing discomfort in the affected breast.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying warm compresses to the affected breast can help relieve pain and promote milk flow, which can aid in resolving the infection. Warmth can help reduce inflammation and make breastfeeding or pumping less painful.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor and has received nalbuphine hydrochloride.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nalbuphine hydrochloride is an opioid analgesic used for pain relief during labor. Sedation is a common adverse effect of opioid medications, including nalbuphine, due to central nervous system depression, leading to drowsiness and decreased consciousness.
Extract:
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postpartum and has mastitis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuing to breastfeed is recommended for clients with mastitis. Breastfeeding helps to drain the breast and can speed up recovery. It also helps to prevent complications such as breast abscess and supports continued milk production.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about laboratory testing during pregnancy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Multiple marker screening, also known as maternal serum screening or quad screen, is a routine prenatal test performed between 15 and 20 weeks of gestation. It helps identify the risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities, including neural tube defects like spina bifida and anencephaly.