ATI RN MATERNAL NEWBORN
2026/2027 PROCTORED EXAM WITH 300
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS
A nurse is assessing a 2 day old newborn and notes an egg-shaped, edematous,
bluish discoloration that does not cross the suture line. What pieces of info should
the nurse provide to the mother when she inquires about the finding?
a. this will resolve within 3-6 wks without treatment
b. this will resolve on its own within 3-4 days
c. this is expected at birth so you don't need to worry about it
d. the provider might drain this area with a syringe - ANSWER-a. this will resolve
within 3-6 wks without treatment
,A nurse is assessing a client who is postpartum following a vacuum-assisted birth.
For what finding should the nurse monitor to identify a cervical laceration?
a. a gush of rubra lochia when the nurse massages the uterus
b. continuous lochia flow and flaccid uterus
c. slow trickle of bright vaginal bleeding and a firm fundus
d. report of increasing pain and pressure in the perineal area - ANSWER-c. slow
trickle of bright vaginal bleeding and a firm fundus
The nurse should monitor for bright red bleeding as a slow trickle, oozing or
outright bleeding,and a firm fundus to identify a cervical laceration.
A nurse is planning care for a client who is postpartum and has cardiac disease. For
what script should the nurse seek clarification?
a. initiate bedrest with HOB elevated
b. initiate high-fiber diet for client
c. monitor clients wt wkly
d. monitor client's I&O - ANSWER-c. monitor clients wt wkly
The nurse should weigh the client daily to monitor for fluid overload.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is postpartum and does not plan to
breastfeed her newborn. What instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. stand under hot shower with your breasts exposed
b. place ice packs on your breasts
c. limit fluid intake to 1 L per day
d. wear a loose-fitting, comfortable bra - ANSWER-b. place ice packs on your
breasts
,The nurse should instruct the client to place ice packs on her breasts using a 15 min
on and 45 min off schedule, to decrease swelling of the breast tissue as the body
produces milk.
A nurse is caring for a newborn directly after birth. What medications should the
nurse administer to the newborn within 1-2 hr of delivery?
a. poractant alpha
b. rotavirus immunization
c. naloxone
d. erythromycin ophthalmic ointment - ANSWER-d. erythromycin ophthalmic
ointment
Every newborn born in the United States should receive erythromycin ophthalmic
ointment to prevent gonorrheal or chlamydial infections that the newborn can
contract during birth.
A nurse is caring for a newborn who weighs 4lb. How many kg does the newborn
weigh? - ANSWER-1.8
A nurse is assisting a client who is 4 hr postpartum to get out of bed for the first
time. The client becomes frightened when she has a gush of dark red blood from
her vagina. What following statements should the nurse make?
a. blood pools in the vagina when you are lying a bed
b. the amount of blood flow will increase during the first few days after giving
birth
c. you might have retained placental fragments in your uterus
d. you might have a damaged blood vessel - ANSWER-a. blood pools in the
vagina when you are lying a bed
, In the early postpartum period, lochia will pool in the vagina when the client is
lying in bed and will flow out of the vagina when the client stands up. After the
initial gush, the bleeding will slow down to a trickle of bright red lochia.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is planning to breastfeed her
newborn. What statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. I must drink milk every day in order to assure good quality breast milk
b. drinking lots of fluids will increase my breast milk production
c. it is normal for my baby to sometimes feed every hr for several hours in a row
d. after the first few weeks, my nipples will toughen up and breastfeeding wont
hurt anymore - ANSWER-c. it is normal for my baby to sometimes feed every hr
for several hours in a row
Cluster feeding is an expected finding for newborns who are breastfeeding. The
mother should follow her newborn's cues and feed her 8 to 12 times per day.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mag sulfate by continuous IV. What
meds should the nurse have available at bedside?
a. naloxone
b. protamine sulfate
c. calcium gluconate
d. atropine - ANSWER-c. calcium gluconate
The nurse should have calcium gluconate available to give to a client who is
receiving magnesium sulfate by continuous IV infusion in case of magnesium
sulfate toxicity. The nurse should monitor the client for a respiratory rate less than
or equal to 12/min, muscle weakness, and depressed deep-tendon reflexes.
2026/2027 PROCTORED EXAM WITH 300
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS
A nurse is assessing a 2 day old newborn and notes an egg-shaped, edematous,
bluish discoloration that does not cross the suture line. What pieces of info should
the nurse provide to the mother when she inquires about the finding?
a. this will resolve within 3-6 wks without treatment
b. this will resolve on its own within 3-4 days
c. this is expected at birth so you don't need to worry about it
d. the provider might drain this area with a syringe - ANSWER-a. this will resolve
within 3-6 wks without treatment
,A nurse is assessing a client who is postpartum following a vacuum-assisted birth.
For what finding should the nurse monitor to identify a cervical laceration?
a. a gush of rubra lochia when the nurse massages the uterus
b. continuous lochia flow and flaccid uterus
c. slow trickle of bright vaginal bleeding and a firm fundus
d. report of increasing pain and pressure in the perineal area - ANSWER-c. slow
trickle of bright vaginal bleeding and a firm fundus
The nurse should monitor for bright red bleeding as a slow trickle, oozing or
outright bleeding,and a firm fundus to identify a cervical laceration.
A nurse is planning care for a client who is postpartum and has cardiac disease. For
what script should the nurse seek clarification?
a. initiate bedrest with HOB elevated
b. initiate high-fiber diet for client
c. monitor clients wt wkly
d. monitor client's I&O - ANSWER-c. monitor clients wt wkly
The nurse should weigh the client daily to monitor for fluid overload.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is postpartum and does not plan to
breastfeed her newborn. What instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. stand under hot shower with your breasts exposed
b. place ice packs on your breasts
c. limit fluid intake to 1 L per day
d. wear a loose-fitting, comfortable bra - ANSWER-b. place ice packs on your
breasts
,The nurse should instruct the client to place ice packs on her breasts using a 15 min
on and 45 min off schedule, to decrease swelling of the breast tissue as the body
produces milk.
A nurse is caring for a newborn directly after birth. What medications should the
nurse administer to the newborn within 1-2 hr of delivery?
a. poractant alpha
b. rotavirus immunization
c. naloxone
d. erythromycin ophthalmic ointment - ANSWER-d. erythromycin ophthalmic
ointment
Every newborn born in the United States should receive erythromycin ophthalmic
ointment to prevent gonorrheal or chlamydial infections that the newborn can
contract during birth.
A nurse is caring for a newborn who weighs 4lb. How many kg does the newborn
weigh? - ANSWER-1.8
A nurse is assisting a client who is 4 hr postpartum to get out of bed for the first
time. The client becomes frightened when she has a gush of dark red blood from
her vagina. What following statements should the nurse make?
a. blood pools in the vagina when you are lying a bed
b. the amount of blood flow will increase during the first few days after giving
birth
c. you might have retained placental fragments in your uterus
d. you might have a damaged blood vessel - ANSWER-a. blood pools in the
vagina when you are lying a bed
, In the early postpartum period, lochia will pool in the vagina when the client is
lying in bed and will flow out of the vagina when the client stands up. After the
initial gush, the bleeding will slow down to a trickle of bright red lochia.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is planning to breastfeed her
newborn. What statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. I must drink milk every day in order to assure good quality breast milk
b. drinking lots of fluids will increase my breast milk production
c. it is normal for my baby to sometimes feed every hr for several hours in a row
d. after the first few weeks, my nipples will toughen up and breastfeeding wont
hurt anymore - ANSWER-c. it is normal for my baby to sometimes feed every hr
for several hours in a row
Cluster feeding is an expected finding for newborns who are breastfeeding. The
mother should follow her newborn's cues and feed her 8 to 12 times per day.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mag sulfate by continuous IV. What
meds should the nurse have available at bedside?
a. naloxone
b. protamine sulfate
c. calcium gluconate
d. atropine - ANSWER-c. calcium gluconate
The nurse should have calcium gluconate available to give to a client who is
receiving magnesium sulfate by continuous IV infusion in case of magnesium
sulfate toxicity. The nurse should monitor the client for a respiratory rate less than
or equal to 12/min, muscle weakness, and depressed deep-tendon reflexes.
