Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions about breastfeeding with a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"You should recognize that your baby sucking on his hands is a hunger cue."
Rationale:
🟢 Sucking on hands is an early sign of hunger in newborns, before crying begins.
🟢 Early feeding cues help ensure babies are calm and latch more effectively.
🟢 Recognizing these cues supports responsive, demand-based feeding.
🟢 Waiting until crying can make feeding more difficult.
🟢 Education empowers parents to meet baby’s needs promptly.
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This question is from ATI LPN Maternal Newborn-2023 which contains 40 questions.
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A nurse in an obstetric clinic is caring for four clients. The nurse should identify that an intrauterine device is contraindicated for which of the following clients?
Answer Choices:
A. A client who smokes one pack of cigarettes per day
B. A client who has a history of gallbladder disease
C. A client who has a positive pregnancy test
D. A client who is nulliparous
A nurse is reviewing the facility protocol about newborn identification and safety with a new parent. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Answer Choices:
A. "You should check the identity of individuals who come to remove your baby from the room"
B. "We will scan your baby's identification bracelet each time check on him
C. "We will match the bracelet on your baby with his footprint record each shift"
D. "Your baby will wear an electronic bracelet when he is out of your room”
nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postpartum and has mastitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Answer Choices:
A. Prepare the client for an abdominal sonogram.
B. Encourage the client to continue to breastfeed
C. Encourage the client to wear a bra that is loose fitting
D. Limit the client's daily fluid intake.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about common discomforts during the first trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following discomforts should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer Choices:
A. Urination urgency and frequency
B. Tingling in the fingers
C. Round ligament pain
D. Perineal discomfort and pressure
A nurse is caring for a client who inquires about available methods of contraception. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Answer Choices:
A. Perform unbiased teaching
B. Assess the client's socioeconomic status
C. Collect a dietary history
D. Select the best method of contraception for the client.
Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4