ATI LPN
PN ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the Papanicolaou (Pap) test. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients should avoid sexual intercourse for 24 hours prior to the Pap test to ensure accurate results, as it can affect the sample. Pap tests are typically performed every 3 years for women aged 21-29 and every 3-5 years for women aged 30-65.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant for the fourth time. The client delivered two full-term newborns and had one spontaneous abortion at 10 weeks of gestation. The nurse should document the client's obstetrical history as which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gravida refers to the total number of pregnancies (4), and Para refers to the number of viable births (2 full-term + 0 preterm = 2). The correct documentation is Gravida 4, Para 2.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse providing dietary teaching for a client who is at 29 weeks of gestation and has phenylketonuria. Which of the following suggested foods should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clients with phenylketonuria (PKU) must adhere to a strict low-phenylalanine diet to prevent neurological damage. A sliced apple and red grapes are low in phenylalanine, making them safe choices.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate can depress the central nervous system, leading to respiratory depression. A respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute is below the normal range and requires immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and is scheduled for a nonstress test. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should inform the client that the nonstress test typically takes about 30 minutes and is used to assess fetal well-being by monitoring fetal heart rate in response to movements.
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