ATI LPN
PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. Which of the following client statements indicate an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client should check for the string each month after menstruation to ensure the IUD is in place. Regular checks can help identify any displacement.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following characteristics would indicate true labor in a client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: True labor is characterized by regular contractions that increase in intensity and frequency. These contractions result in cervical dilation and effacement, indicating the onset of labor.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 8 hours postpartum following a vaginal birth. The client reports passing large clots and heavy bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heavy bleeding and the passage of large clots after childbirth can indicate uterine atony. The nurse should first attempt to massage the fundus to stimulate uterine contractions and control the bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who was born vaginally with vacuum extractor assistance. The nurse notes swelling over the newborn's head that crosses the suture line. The nurse should identify the swelling as which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caput succedaneum is swelling of the soft tissues of the head that crosses suture lines, often resulting from pressure during delivery, especially with vacuum extraction.
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