ATI MATERNA-NEWBORN REAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2024 LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is assisting with the preparation of a laboring client who is scheduled to receive an intrauterine
pressure catheter. The client asks why this type of monitoring is needed. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A. "This type of monitoring is necessary for timing of the frequency of your contractions."
B. "This type of monitoring is noninvasive, so it is the best to monitor your labor contractions."
C. "This type of monitor allows us to evaluate your baby's heart rate while you are in labor."
D. "This type of monitoring will allow us to measure the intensity of your contractions." - answer-"This
type of monitoring will allow us to measure the intensity of your contractions."
A nurse is assisting with the care of client who is pospartum and reports abdominal cramping. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Advise the client to lie on her side
B. Request a prescription for an opioid analgesic
C. Offer a sitz bath to the client
D. Encourage the client to interact with the newborn - answer-Encourage the client to interact with the
newborn
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is labor and is receiving an infusion of oxytocin. The
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following potential adverse effects?
A. Diarrhea
B. Thromboembolism
C. Fetal asphyxia
D. Oliguria - answer-Fetal asphyxia
A nurse is reinforcing nutritional teaching with a pregnant client who has a BMI of 32. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make?
A. "You should have considered losing weight before getting pregnant."
B. "ou baby has a higher chance of low birth weight duse to your BMI."
C. "You might want to consider a weight-reduction diet."
,D. "You might be at risk for a longer stay than planned." - answer-"You might be at risk for a longer stay
than planned."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who asks about using essential oils for her labor and delivery
expected to occur next month. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "Studies show that jasmine has an antidepressant effect during labor."
B. "Studies show that the use of lavender is effective for strengthening contractions."
C. "Studies do not promote diffusing essential oils during labor due to the possibility of respiratory
compromise."
D. "Studies show no evidence that essential oils improve labor outcomes." - answer-"Studies show no
evidence that essential oils improve labor outcomes."
A nurse is calculating is calculating a client's estimated date of delivery using Naegele's rule. The client's
last menstrual period started on January 20. Which of the following is the client's expected date of
delivery?
A. October 13
B. November 13
C. October 27
D. November 27 - answer-October 27
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a newborn about caring for the newborn's umbilical cord. For which
of the following reasons should the nurse instruct the guardian to avoid using antimicrobial agents on
the cord?
A. They can cause increased pain from the cord
B. They can cause delayed cord separation
C. They can cause swelling of the surrounding tissue
D. They can cause skin discoloration - answer-They can cause delayed cord separation
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
A. Respiratory rate 52/min
B. Weight 2500 grams (5.5 lb)
, C. Head circumference 28 cm (11 in)
D. Blood glucose 48 mg/dL - answer-Head circumference 28 cm (11 in)
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in active labor who is experiencing hypotension following
epidural placement. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Decrease IV fluids
B. Give oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula
C. Place the client in a lateral position
D. Administer indomethacin - answer-Place the client in a lateral position
A nurse is assisitng with the plan of care for a client who is postpartum and has a history of a pulmonary
embolus. The provider has prescribed heparin therapy prophylactically. Which if the following
interventions should the nurse recommend to include in the plan?
A. Monitor aPTT and platelet count
B. Perform fundal massage every 1 to 2 hours
C. Assist the client with using a breast pump until therapy is discontinued D. Maintain strict bedrest -
answer-Monitor aPTT and platelet count
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about breastfeeding with a client. Which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should consume about 700 extra calories a day while breastfeeding."
B. "I will introduce bottle feeding of pumped breast milk when my baby is 2 weeks old."
C. "I may notice increased cramping when I am feeding my baby."
D. "I will place my baby on a strict feeding schedule to help establish a good feeding pattern." - answer-
"I may notice increased cramping when I am feeding my baby."
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Your baby should be rear-facing in a car seat until 2 years of age."
B. "Cover your baby with a light blanket during naps."
C. "Set your hot water heater to no more than 140 degrees Farenheit."
ANSWERS 2024 LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is assisting with the preparation of a laboring client who is scheduled to receive an intrauterine
pressure catheter. The client asks why this type of monitoring is needed. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A. "This type of monitoring is necessary for timing of the frequency of your contractions."
B. "This type of monitoring is noninvasive, so it is the best to monitor your labor contractions."
C. "This type of monitor allows us to evaluate your baby's heart rate while you are in labor."
D. "This type of monitoring will allow us to measure the intensity of your contractions." - answer-"This
type of monitoring will allow us to measure the intensity of your contractions."
A nurse is assisting with the care of client who is pospartum and reports abdominal cramping. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Advise the client to lie on her side
B. Request a prescription for an opioid analgesic
C. Offer a sitz bath to the client
D. Encourage the client to interact with the newborn - answer-Encourage the client to interact with the
newborn
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is labor and is receiving an infusion of oxytocin. The
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following potential adverse effects?
A. Diarrhea
B. Thromboembolism
C. Fetal asphyxia
D. Oliguria - answer-Fetal asphyxia
A nurse is reinforcing nutritional teaching with a pregnant client who has a BMI of 32. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make?
A. "You should have considered losing weight before getting pregnant."
B. "ou baby has a higher chance of low birth weight duse to your BMI."
C. "You might want to consider a weight-reduction diet."
,D. "You might be at risk for a longer stay than planned." - answer-"You might be at risk for a longer stay
than planned."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who asks about using essential oils for her labor and delivery
expected to occur next month. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "Studies show that jasmine has an antidepressant effect during labor."
B. "Studies show that the use of lavender is effective for strengthening contractions."
C. "Studies do not promote diffusing essential oils during labor due to the possibility of respiratory
compromise."
D. "Studies show no evidence that essential oils improve labor outcomes." - answer-"Studies show no
evidence that essential oils improve labor outcomes."
A nurse is calculating is calculating a client's estimated date of delivery using Naegele's rule. The client's
last menstrual period started on January 20. Which of the following is the client's expected date of
delivery?
A. October 13
B. November 13
C. October 27
D. November 27 - answer-October 27
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a newborn about caring for the newborn's umbilical cord. For which
of the following reasons should the nurse instruct the guardian to avoid using antimicrobial agents on
the cord?
A. They can cause increased pain from the cord
B. They can cause delayed cord separation
C. They can cause swelling of the surrounding tissue
D. They can cause skin discoloration - answer-They can cause delayed cord separation
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
A. Respiratory rate 52/min
B. Weight 2500 grams (5.5 lb)
, C. Head circumference 28 cm (11 in)
D. Blood glucose 48 mg/dL - answer-Head circumference 28 cm (11 in)
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in active labor who is experiencing hypotension following
epidural placement. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Decrease IV fluids
B. Give oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula
C. Place the client in a lateral position
D. Administer indomethacin - answer-Place the client in a lateral position
A nurse is assisitng with the plan of care for a client who is postpartum and has a history of a pulmonary
embolus. The provider has prescribed heparin therapy prophylactically. Which if the following
interventions should the nurse recommend to include in the plan?
A. Monitor aPTT and platelet count
B. Perform fundal massage every 1 to 2 hours
C. Assist the client with using a breast pump until therapy is discontinued D. Maintain strict bedrest -
answer-Monitor aPTT and platelet count
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about breastfeeding with a client. Which of the following client
statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should consume about 700 extra calories a day while breastfeeding."
B. "I will introduce bottle feeding of pumped breast milk when my baby is 2 weeks old."
C. "I may notice increased cramping when I am feeding my baby."
D. "I will place my baby on a strict feeding schedule to help establish a good feeding pattern." - answer-
"I may notice increased cramping when I am feeding my baby."
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Your baby should be rear-facing in a car seat until 2 years of age."
B. "Cover your baby with a light blanket during naps."
C. "Set your hot water heater to no more than 140 degrees Farenheit."
