• NUR 210 FINAL 09/10/2026
EXAM
2026 ATI RN Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam
2 | 300+ Questions | 100% Correct Answers &
Detailed Rationales (Pass Guaranteed A+
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The nurse is teaching a new mother about diet and breastfeeding. Which instruction is most important to include
in the teaching plan?
A.Avoid alcohol because it is excreted in breast milk.
B.Eat a high-roughage diet to help prevent constipation.
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EXAM
C.Increase caloric intake by approximately 500 cal/day.
D.Increase fluid intake to at least 3 quarts each day. –
Correct Answer :A.Avoid alcohol because it is excreted in breast milk.
Rationale: Alcohol should be avoided while breastfeeding because it is excreted in breast milk and may cause a
variety of problems, including slower growth and cognitive impairment for the infant. Options B, C, and D should
also be included in diet teaching for a breastfeeding mother; however, because these do not involve safety of
the infant, they do not have the same degree of importance as option A.
A client at 28 weeks of gestation calls the antepartal clinic and states that she has just experienced a small
amount of vaginal bleeding, which she describes as bright red. The bleeding has subsided. She further states
that she is not experiencing any uterine contractions or abdominal pain. What instruction should the nurse
provide?
A.Come to the clinic today for an ultrasound.
B.Go immediately to the emergency department.
C.Lie on your left side for about 1 hour and see if the bleeding stops.
D.Take a urine specimen to the laboratory to see if you have a urinary tract infection (UTI). - Correct Answer
:A.Come to the clinic today for an ultrasound.
Rationale:Third-trimester painless bleeding is characteristic of a placenta previa. Bright red bleeding may be
intermittent, occur in gushes, or be continuous. Rarely is the first incident life threatening or cause for
hypovolemic shock. Diagnosis is confirmed by transabdominal ultrasound. Bleeding that has a sudden onset and
is accompanied by intense uterine pain indicates abruptio placenta, which is life threatening to the mother and
fetus. If those symptoms were described, option B would be appropriate. Option C does not address the cause
of the symptoms. The client is not describing symptoms of a UTI.
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EXAM
A 41-week multigravida is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) to augment labor. Contractions are firm and occurring
every 5 minutes, with a 30- to 40-second duration. The fetal heart rate increases with each contraction and
returns to baseline after the contraction. Which action should the nurse implement?
A.Place a wedge under the client's left side.
B.Determine cervical dilation and effacement.
C.Administer 10 L of oxygen via facemask.
D.Increase the rate of the oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion. - Correct Answer :B.Determine cervical dilation and
effacement.
Rationale: The goal of labor augmentation is to produce firm contractions that occur every 2 to 3 minutes, with a
duration of 60 to 70 seconds, and without evidence of fetal stress. FHR accelerations are a normal response to
contractions, so the oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion should be increased per protocol to stimulate the frequency and
intensity of contractions. Options A and C are indicated for fetal stress. A sterile vaginal examination places the
client at risk for infection and should be performed when the client exhibits signs of progressing labor, which is
not indicated at this time.
A mother who is breastfeeding her baby receives instructions from the nurse. Which instruction is most effective
in preventing nipple soreness?
A.Wear a cotton bra with nonbinding support.
B.Increase nursing time gradually over several days.
C.Ensure that the baby is positioned correctly for latching on.
D.Manually express a small amount of milk before nursing. –
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EXAM
Correct Answer :C.Ensure that the baby is positioned correctly for latching on.
Rationale: The most common cause of nipple soreness is incorrect positioning of the infant on the breast for
latching on. The baby's body is in alignment with the ears, shoulders, and hips in a straight line, with the nose,
cheeks, and chin touching the breast. Option A helps prevent chafing, and nonbinding support aids in prevention
of discomfort from the stretching of the Cooper ligament. Option B is important but is not necessary for all
women. Option D helps soften an engorged breast and encourages correct infant latching on but is not the best
answer.
A new mother asks the nurse, "How do I know that my daughter is getting enough breast milk?" Which
explanation is appropriate?
A."Weigh the baby daily, and if she is gaining weight, she is getting enough to eat."
B."Your milk is sufficient if the baby is voiding pale, straw-colored urine six to ten times a day."
C."Offer the baby extra bottled milk after her feeding and see if she still seems hungry."
D."If you're concerned, you might consider bottle feeding so that you can monitor intake." –
Correct Answer :B."Your milk is sufficient if the baby is voiding pale, straw-colored urine six to ten times a day."
Rationale: The urine will be dilute (straw-colored) and frequent (>6 to 10 times/day), if the infant is adequately
hydrated. Although a weight gain of 30 g/day is indicative of adequate nutrition, most home scales do not
measure this accurately, and the suggestion will likely make the mother anxious. Option C causes nipple
confusion and diminishes the mother's milk production. Option D does not address the client's question.
The client comes to the hospital assuming she is in labor. Which assessment findings by the nurse would indicate
that the client is in true labor? (Select all that apply.)
A.Pain in the lower back that radiates to abdomen
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EXAM
2026 ATI RN Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam
2 | 300+ Questions | 100% Correct Answers &
Detailed Rationales (Pass Guaranteed A+
Bundle)
The nurse is teaching a new mother about diet and breastfeeding. Which instruction is most important to include
in the teaching plan?
A.Avoid alcohol because it is excreted in breast milk.
B.Eat a high-roughage diet to help prevent constipation.
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, • NUR 210 FINAL 09/10/2026
EXAM
C.Increase caloric intake by approximately 500 cal/day.
D.Increase fluid intake to at least 3 quarts each day. –
Correct Answer :A.Avoid alcohol because it is excreted in breast milk.
Rationale: Alcohol should be avoided while breastfeeding because it is excreted in breast milk and may cause a
variety of problems, including slower growth and cognitive impairment for the infant. Options B, C, and D should
also be included in diet teaching for a breastfeeding mother; however, because these do not involve safety of
the infant, they do not have the same degree of importance as option A.
A client at 28 weeks of gestation calls the antepartal clinic and states that she has just experienced a small
amount of vaginal bleeding, which she describes as bright red. The bleeding has subsided. She further states
that she is not experiencing any uterine contractions or abdominal pain. What instruction should the nurse
provide?
A.Come to the clinic today for an ultrasound.
B.Go immediately to the emergency department.
C.Lie on your left side for about 1 hour and see if the bleeding stops.
D.Take a urine specimen to the laboratory to see if you have a urinary tract infection (UTI). - Correct Answer
:A.Come to the clinic today for an ultrasound.
Rationale:Third-trimester painless bleeding is characteristic of a placenta previa. Bright red bleeding may be
intermittent, occur in gushes, or be continuous. Rarely is the first incident life threatening or cause for
hypovolemic shock. Diagnosis is confirmed by transabdominal ultrasound. Bleeding that has a sudden onset and
is accompanied by intense uterine pain indicates abruptio placenta, which is life threatening to the mother and
fetus. If those symptoms were described, option B would be appropriate. Option C does not address the cause
of the symptoms. The client is not describing symptoms of a UTI.
P 2
, • NUR 210 FINAL 09/10/2026
EXAM
A 41-week multigravida is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) to augment labor. Contractions are firm and occurring
every 5 minutes, with a 30- to 40-second duration. The fetal heart rate increases with each contraction and
returns to baseline after the contraction. Which action should the nurse implement?
A.Place a wedge under the client's left side.
B.Determine cervical dilation and effacement.
C.Administer 10 L of oxygen via facemask.
D.Increase the rate of the oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion. - Correct Answer :B.Determine cervical dilation and
effacement.
Rationale: The goal of labor augmentation is to produce firm contractions that occur every 2 to 3 minutes, with a
duration of 60 to 70 seconds, and without evidence of fetal stress. FHR accelerations are a normal response to
contractions, so the oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion should be increased per protocol to stimulate the frequency and
intensity of contractions. Options A and C are indicated for fetal stress. A sterile vaginal examination places the
client at risk for infection and should be performed when the client exhibits signs of progressing labor, which is
not indicated at this time.
A mother who is breastfeeding her baby receives instructions from the nurse. Which instruction is most effective
in preventing nipple soreness?
A.Wear a cotton bra with nonbinding support.
B.Increase nursing time gradually over several days.
C.Ensure that the baby is positioned correctly for latching on.
D.Manually express a small amount of milk before nursing. –
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EXAM
Correct Answer :C.Ensure that the baby is positioned correctly for latching on.
Rationale: The most common cause of nipple soreness is incorrect positioning of the infant on the breast for
latching on. The baby's body is in alignment with the ears, shoulders, and hips in a straight line, with the nose,
cheeks, and chin touching the breast. Option A helps prevent chafing, and nonbinding support aids in prevention
of discomfort from the stretching of the Cooper ligament. Option B is important but is not necessary for all
women. Option D helps soften an engorged breast and encourages correct infant latching on but is not the best
answer.
A new mother asks the nurse, "How do I know that my daughter is getting enough breast milk?" Which
explanation is appropriate?
A."Weigh the baby daily, and if she is gaining weight, she is getting enough to eat."
B."Your milk is sufficient if the baby is voiding pale, straw-colored urine six to ten times a day."
C."Offer the baby extra bottled milk after her feeding and see if she still seems hungry."
D."If you're concerned, you might consider bottle feeding so that you can monitor intake." –
Correct Answer :B."Your milk is sufficient if the baby is voiding pale, straw-colored urine six to ten times a day."
Rationale: The urine will be dilute (straw-colored) and frequent (>6 to 10 times/day), if the infant is adequately
hydrated. Although a weight gain of 30 g/day is indicative of adequate nutrition, most home scales do not
measure this accurately, and the suggestion will likely make the mother anxious. Option C causes nipple
confusion and diminishes the mother's milk production. Option D does not address the client's question.
The client comes to the hospital assuming she is in labor. Which assessment findings by the nurse would indicate
that the client is in true labor? (Select all that apply.)
A.Pain in the lower back that radiates to abdomen
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