ATI RN MATERNAL 08/26/2026
NEWBORN
ATI RN MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED
EXAM 2026: 200+ VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
RATIONALES | LATEST & COMPLETE GUIDE |
GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin for induction of labor. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Perform continuous fetal heart rate monitoring.
Measure maternal temperature every hour.
Evaluate maternal contraction pattern every hour.
Check blood pressure every 5 min. - Correct Answer :Perform continuous fetal heart rate monitoring
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When oxytocin is administered to an antepartum client, the fetal monitor must be used to
continuously monitor the fetal heart rate and maternal contractions.
A nurse is discussing diaphragm use with a client. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I should clean my diaphragm with alcohol each time I use it."
"I should leave the diaphragm in place 4 hours after intercourse."
"I should replace my diaphragm every 2 years."
"I should use a vaginal lubricant to insert my diaphragm." - Correct Answer :I should replace my
diaphragm every 2 years
The diaphragm is a flexible rubber cup that is filled with spermicide and is inserted over the cervix prior
to intercourse. The diaphragm is a prescribed device fitted by the provider. It should be replaced every
2 years.
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has irregular respirations of 52/minute with several periods of
apnea lasting approximately 5 seconds. The newborn is pink with acrocyanosis. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Administer oxygen.
Place the newborn in an isolette.
Continue to routinely monitor the newborn.
Assess the newborn's blood glucose. - Correct Answer :Continue to routinely monitor the newborn
A nurse is caring for a preterm newborn who is receiving oxygen therapy. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as a potential complication from the oxygen therapy?
Atelectasis
Retinopathy
Interstitial emphysema
Necrotizing enterocolitis - Correct Answer :Retinopathy
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Oxygen therapy can cause retinopathy of prematurity, especially in preterm newborns. It is a disorder
of retinal blood vessel development in the premature newborn. In newborns who develop retinopathy
of prematurity, the vessels grow abnormally from the retina into the clear gel that fills the back of the
eye. It can reduce vision or result in complete blindness.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 32 wks gestation and is experiencing preterm labor. What meds
should the nurse plan to administer?
a. misoprostol
b. betamethasone
c. poractant alfa
d. methylergonovine - Correct Answer :b. betamethasone
A nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who suspects she may be pregnant and asks the nurse
how the provider will confirm her pregnancy. The nurse should inform the client that what lab test will
be used to confirm her pregnancy?
a. urine test for presence of HCG
b. urine test for the presence of HCS
c. blood test for presence of estrogen
d. blood test for the amount of circulating progesterone - Correct Answer :a. urine test for presence
of HCG
A nurse is caring for a client who believes she may be pregnant. What finding should the nurse identify
as a positive sign of pregnancy?
a. palpable fetal movement
b. amenorrhea
c. chadwick's sign
d. positive pregnancy test - Correct Answer :a. palpable fetal movement
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A nurse is caring for a client who has oligohydraminios. What fetal anomalies should the nurse expect?
a. renal agenesis
b. atrial septal defect
c. spina bifida
d. hydrocephalus - Correct Answer :a. renal agenesis
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 37 wks gestation and has a suspected pelvic fracture due to
blunt abd trauma. What findings should the nurse expect?
a. uterine contractions
b. bradycardia
c. seizures
d. bradypnea - Correct Answer :a. uterine contractions
The nurse should expect the client to be experiencing uterine contractions due to abdominal trauma.
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 12 wks gestation and has hydatidiform mole. What findings
should the nurse expect?
a. hypothermia
b. dark brown vaginal discharge
c. fetal heart tones
d. decreased urinary output - Correct Answer :b. dark brown vaginal discharge
A hydatidiform mole, or a molar pregnancy, is a benign proliferative growth of the chorionic villi, which
gives rise to multiple cysts. The products of conception transform into a large number of edematous,
fluid-filled vesicles. As cells slough off the uterine wall, vaginal discharge is usually dark brown and can
contain grapelike clusters.
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NEWBORN
ATI RN MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED
EXAM 2026: 200+ VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
RATIONALES | LATEST & COMPLETE GUIDE |
GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin for induction of labor. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Perform continuous fetal heart rate monitoring.
Measure maternal temperature every hour.
Evaluate maternal contraction pattern every hour.
Check blood pressure every 5 min. - Correct Answer :Perform continuous fetal heart rate monitoring
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NEWBORN
When oxytocin is administered to an antepartum client, the fetal monitor must be used to
continuously monitor the fetal heart rate and maternal contractions.
A nurse is discussing diaphragm use with a client. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I should clean my diaphragm with alcohol each time I use it."
"I should leave the diaphragm in place 4 hours after intercourse."
"I should replace my diaphragm every 2 years."
"I should use a vaginal lubricant to insert my diaphragm." - Correct Answer :I should replace my
diaphragm every 2 years
The diaphragm is a flexible rubber cup that is filled with spermicide and is inserted over the cervix prior
to intercourse. The diaphragm is a prescribed device fitted by the provider. It should be replaced every
2 years.
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has irregular respirations of 52/minute with several periods of
apnea lasting approximately 5 seconds. The newborn is pink with acrocyanosis. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Administer oxygen.
Place the newborn in an isolette.
Continue to routinely monitor the newborn.
Assess the newborn's blood glucose. - Correct Answer :Continue to routinely monitor the newborn
A nurse is caring for a preterm newborn who is receiving oxygen therapy. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as a potential complication from the oxygen therapy?
Atelectasis
Retinopathy
Interstitial emphysema
Necrotizing enterocolitis - Correct Answer :Retinopathy
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NEWBORN
Oxygen therapy can cause retinopathy of prematurity, especially in preterm newborns. It is a disorder
of retinal blood vessel development in the premature newborn. In newborns who develop retinopathy
of prematurity, the vessels grow abnormally from the retina into the clear gel that fills the back of the
eye. It can reduce vision or result in complete blindness.
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 32 wks gestation and is experiencing preterm labor. What meds
should the nurse plan to administer?
a. misoprostol
b. betamethasone
c. poractant alfa
d. methylergonovine - Correct Answer :b. betamethasone
A nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who suspects she may be pregnant and asks the nurse
how the provider will confirm her pregnancy. The nurse should inform the client that what lab test will
be used to confirm her pregnancy?
a. urine test for presence of HCG
b. urine test for the presence of HCS
c. blood test for presence of estrogen
d. blood test for the amount of circulating progesterone - Correct Answer :a. urine test for presence
of HCG
A nurse is caring for a client who believes she may be pregnant. What finding should the nurse identify
as a positive sign of pregnancy?
a. palpable fetal movement
b. amenorrhea
c. chadwick's sign
d. positive pregnancy test - Correct Answer :a. palpable fetal movement
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A nurse is caring for a client who has oligohydraminios. What fetal anomalies should the nurse expect?
a. renal agenesis
b. atrial septal defect
c. spina bifida
d. hydrocephalus - Correct Answer :a. renal agenesis
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 37 wks gestation and has a suspected pelvic fracture due to
blunt abd trauma. What findings should the nurse expect?
a. uterine contractions
b. bradycardia
c. seizures
d. bradypnea - Correct Answer :a. uterine contractions
The nurse should expect the client to be experiencing uterine contractions due to abdominal trauma.
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 12 wks gestation and has hydatidiform mole. What findings
should the nurse expect?
a. hypothermia
b. dark brown vaginal discharge
c. fetal heart tones
d. decreased urinary output - Correct Answer :b. dark brown vaginal discharge
A hydatidiform mole, or a molar pregnancy, is a benign proliferative growth of the chorionic villi, which
gives rise to multiple cysts. The products of conception transform into a large number of edematous,
fluid-filled vesicles. As cells slough off the uterine wall, vaginal discharge is usually dark brown and can
contain grapelike clusters.
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