Maternity ATI Quiz Prep for ATI
Proctored Exam QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
FOR 2026 ASSURED EXCEL!!
1. A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is 3 weeks postpartum following the birth of a
healthy newborn. The client reports feeling "down" and sad, having no energy, and wanting
to cry. Which priority action should the nurse take?
CORRECT ANSWER: Ask the client if she has considered harming the newborn.
Rationale:
Postpartum depression can involve thoughts of harming self or the infant. Safety assessment is
the priority.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postpartum, breastfeeding, and reports nipple
soreness. Which measures should the nurse suggest to reduce discomfort?
CORRECT ANSWERS:
• Apply breast milk to the nipples before each feeding.
• Start breastfeeding with the nipple that is less sore.
• Change the infant's position on the nipples.
Rationale:
Correct latch and alternating positions reduce nipple trauma and soreness.
3. A nurse is performing a physical examination of a client who is 1 day postpartum. Which
finding requires immediate intervention?
CORRECT ANSWER: Displaced fundus from the midline.
, Rationale:
A displaced uterus may indicate bladder distention, which can prevent uterine contraction and
increase hemorrhage risk.
4. A client is 12 hours postpartum following vaginal birth and is in the dependent (taking-in)
phase of maternal adjustment. Which finding should the nurse expect?
CORRECT ANSWER: Expressions of excitement.
Rationale:
During the taking-in phase, the mother focuses on her birth experience and relies on others for
care.
5. A client is 1 hour postpartum with large lochia rubra and small clots. Fundus is firm and
midline at the umbilicus. What action should the nurse take?
CORRECT ANSWER: Document the findings and continue to monitor the client.
Rationale:
A firm uterus with expected postpartum bleeding does not indicate hemorrhage.
6. A postpartum client received methylergonovine. Which finding indicates effectiveness?
CORRECT ANSWER: Fundus firm to palpation.
Rationale:
Methylergonovine causes uterine contraction and reduces postpartum bleeding.
7. A client delivered a newborn weighing 9 lb 6 oz (4252 g). What postpartum complication is
she at risk for?
CORRECT ANSWER: Uterine atony.
Rationale:
A large infant can overstretch the uterus, causing poor contraction and hemorrhage.
8. Which task can the nurse delegate to assistive personnel (AP)?
Proctored Exam QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
FOR 2026 ASSURED EXCEL!!
1. A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is 3 weeks postpartum following the birth of a
healthy newborn. The client reports feeling "down" and sad, having no energy, and wanting
to cry. Which priority action should the nurse take?
CORRECT ANSWER: Ask the client if she has considered harming the newborn.
Rationale:
Postpartum depression can involve thoughts of harming self or the infant. Safety assessment is
the priority.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postpartum, breastfeeding, and reports nipple
soreness. Which measures should the nurse suggest to reduce discomfort?
CORRECT ANSWERS:
• Apply breast milk to the nipples before each feeding.
• Start breastfeeding with the nipple that is less sore.
• Change the infant's position on the nipples.
Rationale:
Correct latch and alternating positions reduce nipple trauma and soreness.
3. A nurse is performing a physical examination of a client who is 1 day postpartum. Which
finding requires immediate intervention?
CORRECT ANSWER: Displaced fundus from the midline.
, Rationale:
A displaced uterus may indicate bladder distention, which can prevent uterine contraction and
increase hemorrhage risk.
4. A client is 12 hours postpartum following vaginal birth and is in the dependent (taking-in)
phase of maternal adjustment. Which finding should the nurse expect?
CORRECT ANSWER: Expressions of excitement.
Rationale:
During the taking-in phase, the mother focuses on her birth experience and relies on others for
care.
5. A client is 1 hour postpartum with large lochia rubra and small clots. Fundus is firm and
midline at the umbilicus. What action should the nurse take?
CORRECT ANSWER: Document the findings and continue to monitor the client.
Rationale:
A firm uterus with expected postpartum bleeding does not indicate hemorrhage.
6. A postpartum client received methylergonovine. Which finding indicates effectiveness?
CORRECT ANSWER: Fundus firm to palpation.
Rationale:
Methylergonovine causes uterine contraction and reduces postpartum bleeding.
7. A client delivered a newborn weighing 9 lb 6 oz (4252 g). What postpartum complication is
she at risk for?
CORRECT ANSWER: Uterine atony.
Rationale:
A large infant can overstretch the uterus, causing poor contraction and hemorrhage.
8. Which task can the nurse delegate to assistive personnel (AP)?
