ATI PN Maternal OB Exam 21

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Exam is designed to evaluate the knowledge and clinical judgment of practical nursing students in caring for childbearing families. This exam assesses understanding of prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care.

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Q1: A nurse is caring for a client who wants to know if it is possible to have a trial of labor for a vaginal birth after a cesarean birth (TOLAC.. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?

A. "It is too soon for you to be worrying about that now."

B. "The primary consideration for a safe attempt at a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC. is what type of incision you had."

C. "There are so many variables and I don't have time to explain them all to you, so you will have to ask your provider later."

D. "A repeat cesarean section would be safer for both you and your baby."

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Q2: A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is experiencing preterm labor and is scheduled to undergo amniocentesis for L/S ratio. The client needs an amniocentesis to determine which of the following findings?

A. Maturity of lungs

B. Gender of the fetus

C. Anatomic abnormalities

D. Weeks of gestation

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Q3: A nurse is caring for a client who wants to know if it is possible to have a trial of labor for a vaginal birth after a cesarean birth (TOLAC.. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?

A. "It is too soon for you to be worrying about that now."

B. "The primary consideration for a safe attempt at a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC. is what type of incision you had."

C. "There are so many variables and I don't have time to explain them all to you, so you will have to ask your provider later."

D. "A repeat cesarean section would be safer for both you and your baby."

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Q4: A nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother is positive for the hepatitis B surface antigen. Which of the following treatments should the infant receive?

A. The hepatitis B vaccine monthly until the newborn tests negative for the hepatitis B surface antigen

B. The hepatitis B vaccine at 24 hr followed by hepatitis B immune globulin every 12 hr for 3 days

C. Hepatitis B immune globulin and the hepatitis B vaccine within 12 hr of birth

D. Hepatitis B immune globulin at 1 week followed by the hepatitis B vaccine monthly for 6 months

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Q5: Your patient who wants to exclusively breastfeed is afraid her baby isn't latching properly. To assist the mother you would (Select all that apply)

A. Call the lactation consultant to visit the patient

B. Encourage and support the mother's desire/intention and include the partner in the conversation

C. Give the mother a bottle of formula to supplement

D. Help the mother shove her nipple in the baby's mouth.

E. Check for audible swallowing and a comfortable (non-painful) suck

F. Assist with proper positioning and latch techniques

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Total Questions: 47 practice questions

Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)

Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams

Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care

Last Updated: Dec 09, 2025

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