CMS MATERNAL NEWBORN EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
A nurse is a health clinic is reinforcing teaching about contraceptive use with a group of clients.
Which of the following demonstrates understanding? - ANS Condoms are used with water-
soluble lubricants
Nurse is instructing a client who is taking an oral contraceptive about manifestations to report
to her provider. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include? -
ANS Shortness of breath
A nurse in an OB clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client using an IUD for contraception.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
ANS "I will check to be sure the strings of the IUD are still present after my periods"
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the potential adverse effects of implantable
progestins. which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include? (SATA-3) -
ANS 1. irregular vaginal bleeding
2. weight gain
3. nausea
Reinforcing d/c teaching with parents of a newborn about how to care for their child's
uncircumsised penis - ANS "Clean the penis once per day with soap and water"
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, Collecting data from a client who has hyperemesis gravidarum. What to expect? -
ANS Presence of ketones in urine
R: expect ketonuria due to inadequate dietary intake, resulting in breakdown of protein and
stored fat
POC of a client at 34 weeks gestation and has preeclampsia w/ severe features. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include as the priority action following a seizure? -
ANS Administer oxygen to the client at 10L/min via face mask
R: priority is ABC
Caring for a client postpartum. Client appears suddenly restless and reports an inability to catch
her breath. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANS Notify the unit
charge nurse and rapid response team
R: A sudden onset of air hunger can be related to hemorrhage or PE, which are emergencies r/t
cardiopulmonary arrest
Caring for a postpartum client, after bringing the newborn back to the parent following an
assessment, the parent immediately gives the infant to the grandparent. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - ANS Ask the client about the family's cultural beliefs
R: in some cultures, extended family members show respect to the client by caring for the
newborn
Collecting data from a newborn who has congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANS Barrel-shaped chest
R: Expect newborn w congenital diaphragmatic hernia to exhibit barrel shaped chest as the
abdominal organs have shifted to chest cavity
Reinforcing teaching about formula feeding w/ guardian of a newborn. Which of the following
pieces of info should the nurse include? - ANS Mix 1 scoop of powdered formula w/ 2oz
water
R: use sterile water or water boiled for 2 mins when mixing powdered formula
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QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
A nurse is a health clinic is reinforcing teaching about contraceptive use with a group of clients.
Which of the following demonstrates understanding? - ANS Condoms are used with water-
soluble lubricants
Nurse is instructing a client who is taking an oral contraceptive about manifestations to report
to her provider. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include? -
ANS Shortness of breath
A nurse in an OB clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client using an IUD for contraception.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
ANS "I will check to be sure the strings of the IUD are still present after my periods"
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the potential adverse effects of implantable
progestins. which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include? (SATA-3) -
ANS 1. irregular vaginal bleeding
2. weight gain
3. nausea
Reinforcing d/c teaching with parents of a newborn about how to care for their child's
uncircumsised penis - ANS "Clean the penis once per day with soap and water"
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, Collecting data from a client who has hyperemesis gravidarum. What to expect? -
ANS Presence of ketones in urine
R: expect ketonuria due to inadequate dietary intake, resulting in breakdown of protein and
stored fat
POC of a client at 34 weeks gestation and has preeclampsia w/ severe features. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include as the priority action following a seizure? -
ANS Administer oxygen to the client at 10L/min via face mask
R: priority is ABC
Caring for a client postpartum. Client appears suddenly restless and reports an inability to catch
her breath. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANS Notify the unit
charge nurse and rapid response team
R: A sudden onset of air hunger can be related to hemorrhage or PE, which are emergencies r/t
cardiopulmonary arrest
Caring for a postpartum client, after bringing the newborn back to the parent following an
assessment, the parent immediately gives the infant to the grandparent. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - ANS Ask the client about the family's cultural beliefs
R: in some cultures, extended family members show respect to the client by caring for the
newborn
Collecting data from a newborn who has congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANS Barrel-shaped chest
R: Expect newborn w congenital diaphragmatic hernia to exhibit barrel shaped chest as the
abdominal organs have shifted to chest cavity
Reinforcing teaching about formula feeding w/ guardian of a newborn. Which of the following
pieces of info should the nurse include? - ANS Mix 1 scoop of powdered formula w/ 2oz
water
R: use sterile water or water boiled for 2 mins when mixing powdered formula
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