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ATI RN Maternal Newborn Exam 2026/2027 ||Verified
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Rationales | Comprehensive Maternal–Newborn
Nursing Assessment
A nurse in an obstetrical clinic is teaching a client about
using an IUD for contraception. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A. "An IUD should be replaced annually during a pelvic
exam."
B. "I cannot get an IUD until after I've had a child."
C. "I should plan on regaining fertility 5 months after the
IUD is removed."
D. "I will check to be sure the strings of the IUD are still
present after my periods." - Answer-D. "I will check to be
sure the strings of the IUD are still present after my
periods."
The client should check for presence of IUD strings
following each menstruation to ensure the device is still
present. A change in the length of the strings should be
reported to the provider.
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A nurse is teaching a client about potential adverse effects
of implantable progestins. Which of the following adverse
effects should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Tinnitus
B. Irregular vaginal bleeding
C. Weight gain
D. Nausea
E. Gingival hyperplasia - Answer-B. Irregular vaginal
bleeding
C. Weight gain
D. Nausea
A nurse in a clinic is teaching a client about a new
prescription for medroxyprogesterone. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the
teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A. "Weight fluctuations can occur."
B. "You are protected against STIs."
C. "You should increase your intake of calcium."
D. "You should avoid taking antibiotics."
E. "Irregular vaginal spotting can occur." - Answer-A.
"Weight fluctuations can occur."
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C. "You should increase your intake of calcium."
E. "Irregular vaginal spotting can occur."
A. CORRECT: Weight fluctuations can occur when taking
medroxyprogesterone.
C. CORRECT: Clients should take calcium and vitamin D
to prevent loss of bone density, which can occur when
taking medroxyprogesterone.
E. CORRECT: Medroxyprogesterone can cause irregular
vaginal bleeding.
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of female clients
who are being evaluated for infertility. Which of the
following clients should the nurse anticipate the provider
will refer to a genetic counselor?
A. A client whose sister has alopecia
B. A client whose partner has von Willebrand disease
C. A client who has an allergy to sulfa
D. A client who had rubella 3 months ago - Answer-B. A
client whose partner has von Willebrand disease.
Von Willebrand disease is a genetic bleeding disorder and
warrants a client being referred to a genetic counselor.
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A nurse in a health clinic is reviewing contraceptive use
with a group of clients. Which of the following client
statements demonstrates understanding?
A. "A water-soluble lubricant should be used with
condoms."
B. "A diaphragm should be removed 2 hours after
intercourse."
C. "Oral contraceptives can worsen a case of acne."
D. "A contraceptive patch is replaced once a month." -
Answer-A. "A water-soluble lubricant should be used with
condoms."
Condoms are used with water-soluble lubricants.
A nurse is instructing a client who is taking an oral
contraceptive about manifestations to report to the
provider. Which of the following manifestations should the
nurse include?
A. Reduced menstrual flow
B. Breast tenderness
C. Shortness of breath
D. Increased appetite - Answer-C. Shortness of breath
ATI RN Maternal Newborn Exam 2026/2027 ||Verified
Exam!!!|| Exam-Style Questions with Detailed
Rationales | Comprehensive Maternal–Newborn
Nursing Assessment
A nurse in an obstetrical clinic is teaching a client about
using an IUD for contraception. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A. "An IUD should be replaced annually during a pelvic
exam."
B. "I cannot get an IUD until after I've had a child."
C. "I should plan on regaining fertility 5 months after the
IUD is removed."
D. "I will check to be sure the strings of the IUD are still
present after my periods." - Answer-D. "I will check to be
sure the strings of the IUD are still present after my
periods."
The client should check for presence of IUD strings
following each menstruation to ensure the device is still
present. A change in the length of the strings should be
reported to the provider.
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A nurse is teaching a client about potential adverse effects
of implantable progestins. Which of the following adverse
effects should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Tinnitus
B. Irregular vaginal bleeding
C. Weight gain
D. Nausea
E. Gingival hyperplasia - Answer-B. Irregular vaginal
bleeding
C. Weight gain
D. Nausea
A nurse in a clinic is teaching a client about a new
prescription for medroxyprogesterone. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the
teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A. "Weight fluctuations can occur."
B. "You are protected against STIs."
C. "You should increase your intake of calcium."
D. "You should avoid taking antibiotics."
E. "Irregular vaginal spotting can occur." - Answer-A.
"Weight fluctuations can occur."
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C. "You should increase your intake of calcium."
E. "Irregular vaginal spotting can occur."
A. CORRECT: Weight fluctuations can occur when taking
medroxyprogesterone.
C. CORRECT: Clients should take calcium and vitamin D
to prevent loss of bone density, which can occur when
taking medroxyprogesterone.
E. CORRECT: Medroxyprogesterone can cause irregular
vaginal bleeding.
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of female clients
who are being evaluated for infertility. Which of the
following clients should the nurse anticipate the provider
will refer to a genetic counselor?
A. A client whose sister has alopecia
B. A client whose partner has von Willebrand disease
C. A client who has an allergy to sulfa
D. A client who had rubella 3 months ago - Answer-B. A
client whose partner has von Willebrand disease.
Von Willebrand disease is a genetic bleeding disorder and
warrants a client being referred to a genetic counselor.
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A nurse in a health clinic is reviewing contraceptive use
with a group of clients. Which of the following client
statements demonstrates understanding?
A. "A water-soluble lubricant should be used with
condoms."
B. "A diaphragm should be removed 2 hours after
intercourse."
C. "Oral contraceptives can worsen a case of acne."
D. "A contraceptive patch is replaced once a month." -
Answer-A. "A water-soluble lubricant should be used with
condoms."
Condoms are used with water-soluble lubricants.
A nurse is instructing a client who is taking an oral
contraceptive about manifestations to report to the
provider. Which of the following manifestations should the
nurse include?
A. Reduced menstrual flow
B. Breast tenderness
C. Shortness of breath
D. Increased appetite - Answer-C. Shortness of breath
