ATI LPN
PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has a diagnosis of group B streptococcus �-hemolytic infection. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ampicillin is the recommended antibiotic for treating group B streptococcus infections in pregnant women during labor to prevent neonatal infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical record and notes that the client is taking tamoxifen. The nurse should identify that tamoxifen is used to treat which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tamoxifen is an anti-estrogen medication primarily used to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. It works by blocking estrogen receptors in breast tissue, slowing the growth of tumors that require estrogen to grow.
Question 3 of 5
A client tells the nurse that she suspects she is pregnant because she is able to feel the baby move. The nurse knows that this is a:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Quickening, or the sensation of fetal movement, is considered a presumptive sign of pregnancy. It is not definitive because other conditions, such as gas or intestinal movement, can mimic the feeling of fetal movement.
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 reviewing a laboratory report for a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A BUN of 35 mg/dL indicates potential kidney impairment, which is a concern in preeclampsia due to compromised renal function. This finding warrants further evaluation by the provider.
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