ATI MATERNITY PROCTORED EXAM
NEWEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES | A+
GRADE VERIFIED SCORE
Question 1
Two days after delivery, a postpartum client prepares for
discharge. What should the nurse teach her about lochia flow? a.
The color of the lochia changes from a bright red to white after
four days b. Numerous large clots are normal for the next three
to four days c. Saturation of the perineal pad with blood is
expected when getting up from the bed d. Lochia should last for
about 3 weeks, changing color every few days
Correct Answer: d. Lochia should last for about 3 weeks,
changing color every few days Rationale: Lochia normally lasts
for about 21 days, and changes from a bright red, to pinkish
brown, to creamy white. Incorrect options include misstatements
about color changes and clot expectations.
Question 2
A nurse monitors fetal well-being by means of an external
monitor. At the peak of the contractions, the fetal heart rate has
repeatedly dropped 30 beats/min below the baseline. Late
decelerations are suspected and the nurse notifies the physician.
Which is the rationale for this action? a. The umbilical cord is
wrapped tightly around the fetus' neck b. The fetal cord is being
compressed due to rapid descent of the fetal head c. Maternal
,contractions are not adequate enough to deliver the fetus d. The
fetus is not receiving adequate oxygen and is in distress
Correct Answer: d. The fetus is not receiving adequate oxygen
and is in distress Rationale: Late decelerations are associated
with uteroplacental insufficiency and are a sign of fetal hypoxia.
Repeated late decelerations indicate fetal distress.
Question 3
Which preoperative nursing interventions should be included for
a client who is scheduled to have an emergency cesarean birth?
a. Monitor oxygen saturation and administer pain medication. b.
Assess vital signs every 15 minutes and instruct the client about
postoperative care. c. Alleviate anxiety and insert an indwelling
catheter. d. Perform a sterile vaginal examination and assess
breath sounds.
Correct Answer: c. Alleviate anxiety and insert an indwelling
catheter. Rationale: In an emergency, surgery must be
performed quickly. Anxiety of the client and the family will be
high. Inserting an indwelling catheter helps to keep the bladder
empty and free from injury when the incision is made.
Question 4
Which nursing instruction should be given to the breastfeeding
mother regarding care of the breasts after discharge? a. The baby
should be given a bottle of formula if engorgement occurs. b.
The nipples should be covered with lotion when the baby is not
nursing. c. The breasts should be pumped if the baby is not
sucking adequately. d. The breasts should be washed with soap
and water once per day.
,Correct Answer: c. The breasts should be pumped if the baby is
not sucking adequately. Rationale: In order to stimulate
adequate milk production, the breasts should be pumped if the
infant is not sucking or eating well, or if the breasts are not fully
emptied.
Question 5
A client in preterm labor is admitted to the hospital. Which
classification of drugs should the nurse anticipate administering?
a. Tocolytics b. Anticonvulsants c. Glucocorticoids d. Anti-
infective
Correct Answer: a. Tocolytics Rationale: Tocolytics are used
to stop labor. One of the most commonly used tocolytic drugs is
ritodrine (Yutopar).
Question 6
Which of the following are probable signs, strongly indicating
pregnancy? a. The presence of fetal heart sounds and quickening
b. Amenorrhea, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue c. Hegar's sign,
Chadwick's sign, and ballottement d. Braxton Hicks contractions
and positive pregnancy test
Correct Answer: c. Hegar's sign, Chadwick's sign, and
ballottement Rationale: These are probable signs that strongly
indicate pregnancy. Hegar's sign is a softening of the lower
uterine segment, and Chadwick's sign is the bluish or purplish
color of the cervix as a result of the increased blood supply and
increased estrogen. Ballottement occurs when the cervix is
tapped by an examiner's finger and the fetus floats upward in the
amniotic fluid and then falls downward.
, Question 7
A nurse is assessing a client who has gestational diabetes
mellitus and is experiencing hyperglycemia. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? a. Reports increased
urinary output b. Decreased appetite c. Weight loss d.
Bradycardia
Correct Answer: a. Reports increased urinary output
Rationale: Increased urinary output, nausea and vomiting,
reports of thirst, abdominal pain, constipation, drowsiness, and
headaches are manifestations of hyperglycemia. Other
manifestations include weak rapid pulse, fruity breath odor,
urine positive for sugar and acetone, and a blood glucose level
greater than 200 mg/dL.
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client who is 22 weeks of gestation and is
HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? a. Report the client's condition to the local health
department b. Administer antibiotics c. Provide counseling for
abortion d. Isolate the client
Correct Answer: a. Report the client's condition to the local
health department Rationale: The nurse should report the
condition to the local health department. HIV is one of the
conditions on the list of Nationally Notifiable Infectious
Conditions that is required to be reported.
Question 9
NEWEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES | A+
GRADE VERIFIED SCORE
Question 1
Two days after delivery, a postpartum client prepares for
discharge. What should the nurse teach her about lochia flow? a.
The color of the lochia changes from a bright red to white after
four days b. Numerous large clots are normal for the next three
to four days c. Saturation of the perineal pad with blood is
expected when getting up from the bed d. Lochia should last for
about 3 weeks, changing color every few days
Correct Answer: d. Lochia should last for about 3 weeks,
changing color every few days Rationale: Lochia normally lasts
for about 21 days, and changes from a bright red, to pinkish
brown, to creamy white. Incorrect options include misstatements
about color changes and clot expectations.
Question 2
A nurse monitors fetal well-being by means of an external
monitor. At the peak of the contractions, the fetal heart rate has
repeatedly dropped 30 beats/min below the baseline. Late
decelerations are suspected and the nurse notifies the physician.
Which is the rationale for this action? a. The umbilical cord is
wrapped tightly around the fetus' neck b. The fetal cord is being
compressed due to rapid descent of the fetal head c. Maternal
,contractions are not adequate enough to deliver the fetus d. The
fetus is not receiving adequate oxygen and is in distress
Correct Answer: d. The fetus is not receiving adequate oxygen
and is in distress Rationale: Late decelerations are associated
with uteroplacental insufficiency and are a sign of fetal hypoxia.
Repeated late decelerations indicate fetal distress.
Question 3
Which preoperative nursing interventions should be included for
a client who is scheduled to have an emergency cesarean birth?
a. Monitor oxygen saturation and administer pain medication. b.
Assess vital signs every 15 minutes and instruct the client about
postoperative care. c. Alleviate anxiety and insert an indwelling
catheter. d. Perform a sterile vaginal examination and assess
breath sounds.
Correct Answer: c. Alleviate anxiety and insert an indwelling
catheter. Rationale: In an emergency, surgery must be
performed quickly. Anxiety of the client and the family will be
high. Inserting an indwelling catheter helps to keep the bladder
empty and free from injury when the incision is made.
Question 4
Which nursing instruction should be given to the breastfeeding
mother regarding care of the breasts after discharge? a. The baby
should be given a bottle of formula if engorgement occurs. b.
The nipples should be covered with lotion when the baby is not
nursing. c. The breasts should be pumped if the baby is not
sucking adequately. d. The breasts should be washed with soap
and water once per day.
,Correct Answer: c. The breasts should be pumped if the baby is
not sucking adequately. Rationale: In order to stimulate
adequate milk production, the breasts should be pumped if the
infant is not sucking or eating well, or if the breasts are not fully
emptied.
Question 5
A client in preterm labor is admitted to the hospital. Which
classification of drugs should the nurse anticipate administering?
a. Tocolytics b. Anticonvulsants c. Glucocorticoids d. Anti-
infective
Correct Answer: a. Tocolytics Rationale: Tocolytics are used
to stop labor. One of the most commonly used tocolytic drugs is
ritodrine (Yutopar).
Question 6
Which of the following are probable signs, strongly indicating
pregnancy? a. The presence of fetal heart sounds and quickening
b. Amenorrhea, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue c. Hegar's sign,
Chadwick's sign, and ballottement d. Braxton Hicks contractions
and positive pregnancy test
Correct Answer: c. Hegar's sign, Chadwick's sign, and
ballottement Rationale: These are probable signs that strongly
indicate pregnancy. Hegar's sign is a softening of the lower
uterine segment, and Chadwick's sign is the bluish or purplish
color of the cervix as a result of the increased blood supply and
increased estrogen. Ballottement occurs when the cervix is
tapped by an examiner's finger and the fetus floats upward in the
amniotic fluid and then falls downward.
, Question 7
A nurse is assessing a client who has gestational diabetes
mellitus and is experiencing hyperglycemia. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? a. Reports increased
urinary output b. Decreased appetite c. Weight loss d.
Bradycardia
Correct Answer: a. Reports increased urinary output
Rationale: Increased urinary output, nausea and vomiting,
reports of thirst, abdominal pain, constipation, drowsiness, and
headaches are manifestations of hyperglycemia. Other
manifestations include weak rapid pulse, fruity breath odor,
urine positive for sugar and acetone, and a blood glucose level
greater than 200 mg/dL.
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client who is 22 weeks of gestation and is
HIV positive. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? a. Report the client's condition to the local health
department b. Administer antibiotics c. Provide counseling for
abortion d. Isolate the client
Correct Answer: a. Report the client's condition to the local
health department Rationale: The nurse should report the
condition to the local health department. HIV is one of the
conditions on the list of Nationally Notifiable Infectious
Conditions that is required to be reported.
Question 9
