Practice Question
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?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Maturity of lungs
Rationale:
🟢 The L/S ratio (lecithin/sphingomyelin) in amniotic fluid is tested by amniocentesis to assess fetal lung maturity, especially in cases of preterm labor risk.
🟢 A ratio ≥2:1 suggests adequate surfactant and mature fetal lungs.
🟢 This guides timing and management of preterm delivery.
🟢 Other options (gender, anatomic abnormalities, gestational age) are not assessed with the L/S ratio.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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."
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D. "A repeat cesarean section would be safer for both you and your baby."
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4