ATI Maternal-Newborn Practice Exam – Updated 2026 Nursing Review

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maternal newborn proctored exam 2026 (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2026



patient bleeding with placenta previa - CORRECT ANSWER avoid
vaginal exam


QUESTION : during nonstress test, FHR is 130 w/o accelerations - CORRECT
ANSWER when to use an acoustic stim on abdomen for 3 seconds


QUESTION : mom is rubella non-immune
positive for beta hemolytic strep

blood is type O negative - CORRECT ANSWER give client rubella
immunization after delivery


QUESTION : client with polyhydramnios - CORRECT ANSWER baby
might have GI anomalies


QUESTION : adverse effect of mag sulfate - CORRECT ANSWER feeling
of warmth throughout the body


QUESTION : low back pain during latent phase of labor - CORRECT
ANSWER apply counter pressure to lower back during contractions


QUESTION : first trimester sign/symptom to report to provider - CORRECT
ANSWER swelling of the face


2026 2027 GRADED A+

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QUESTION : first trimester sono teaching - CORRECT ANSWER will
need a full bladder for exam


QUESTION : mag sulfate clients to report to provider - CORRECT
ANSWER client that has absent deep tendon reflexes


QUESTION : medication for herpes simplex virus type two - CORRECT
ANSWER Acyclovir


QUESTION : possible complications following amniocentesis - CORRECT
ANSWER hemorrhage


QUESTION : how often to increase oxytocin IV during a normal labor -
CORRECT ANSWER Increase rate every 30-60 minutes


QUESTION : client on oxytocin and late decelerations start - CORRECT
ANSWER move client to lateral position


QUESTION : care for HIV client for baby - CORRECT ANSWER bathe
baby before skin to skin contact


QUESTION : client had boggy uterus and BP of 142/92, what nursing actions? -
CORRECT ANSWER withhold methylergnovine 0.2 mg orally (can raise
BP)



2026 2027 GRADED A+

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QUESTION : what labs increase during pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER
RBC counts


QUESTION : a client that should be able to auscultate FHR - CORRECT
ANSWER client that has felt quickening for first time


QUESTION : placenta previa s/s - CORRECT ANSWER painless vaginal
bleeding


QUESTION : jaundice phototherapy actions before you begin - CORRECT
ANSWER close newborns eyes under eye shields


QUESTION : adverse effect of combined oral contraceptives - CORRECT
ANSWER depression


QUESTION : cytotec/misoprostol uses - CORRECT ANSWER
ripening/softening/opening cervix


QUESTION : how to minimize pain during heel stick on newborns - CORRECT
ANSWER place baby skin to skin on mother


QUESTION : Kleihauer-Betke test - CORRECT ANSWER used to detect
fetal blood in maternal circulation (may indicate placenta abruption)


QUESTION : a cause of abruptio placenta - CORRECT ANSWER recent
cocaine use

2026 2027 GRADED A+

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QUESTION : s/s of severe pre-eclampsia - CORRECT ANSWER blurred
vision


QUESTION : causes for increase urinary output - CORRECT ANSWER
gestational diabetes with hyperglycemia


QUESTION : amniocentesis complications - CORRECT ANSWER
leakage of amniotic fluid / preterm labor


QUESTION : newborn signs of hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWER
weak high-pitched cry
lethargic
tremors/jitteriness
BG of 40 or less
irregular respiratory effort
seizures


QUESTION : hispanic cultural practices for clients postpartum - CORRECT
ANSWER protect feet and head from cold air


QUESTION : pregnant client with seizure - CORRECT ANSWER turn
head to side and admin o2


QUESTION : postpartum client with hypovolemic shock - CORRECT
ANSWER massage fundus to expel clots and promote contractions

2026 2027 GRADED A+