ATI LPN
PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia with severe features. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should initiate seizure precautions because severe preeclampsia poses a high risk for seizures (eclampsia), ensuring the safety of the client.
Question 2 of 5
To decrease the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the parents will position the newborn in a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The safest sleeping position for infants is on their back (supine position). This reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), as sleeping in other positions can increase the risk of airway obstruction.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn whose mother had gestational diabetes. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jitteriness is a common sign of hypoglycemia in newborns. Other signs may include irritability, poor feeding, and lethargy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor. The nurse notes early decelerations in the FHR on the fetal monitor tracing. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions causes early decelerations in the FHR?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early decelerations are typically caused by head compression during contractions, which is a normal response and often indicates that the fetus is descending into the birth canal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has a blood glucose level of 45 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging the mother to breastfeed is appropriate, as breastfeeding can quickly raise blood glucose levels in newborns. A level of 45 mg/dL is often acceptable but should be monitored closely.
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