Maternal Newborn ATI Chapters 1-9
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A nurse is reviewing prenatal care guidelines with a client. Which of the following is
recommended during the first prenatal visit?
A. Screening for group B Streptococcus
B. Administration of Rho(D) immune globulin
✔✔ C. Collection of a baseline weight and vital signs
D. Performing a nonstress test
A client in her second trimester reports occasional dizziness when lying on her back. Which of
the following explanations should the nurse provide?
✔✔ A. "This happens because the uterus compresses a major blood vessel."
B. "Your blood sugar is likely too low when you lie down."
C. "This is caused by too much amniotic fluid."
D. "This is normal due to fetal movement."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a pregnant client about iron supplementation. Which of the
following should be included?
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,✔✔ A. "Take iron with orange juice to improve absorption."
B. "Avoid taking iron with meals to reduce side effects."
C. "Milk will help your body absorb iron better."
D. "Take iron at bedtime for the best effect."
A client at 32 weeks gestation reports shortness of breath. Which position should the nurse
suggest to promote comfort?
A. Lying flat with legs elevated
B. Supine with knees flexed
✔✔ C. Sitting upright with shoulders back
D. Side-lying with legs bent
A nurse is reviewing signs of pregnancy with a client. Which of the following is a probable sign
of pregnancy?
✔✔ A. Chadwick’s sign
B. Fetal heart tones
C. Nausea and vomiting
D. Quickening
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,A nurse is assessing a client at 10 weeks gestation. Which of the following vaccines is
appropriate to administer at this visit?
A. MMR
B. Varicella
✔✔ C. Influenza (inactivated)
D. HPV
A client in her third trimester asks how to relieve heartburn. Which of the following should the
nurse recommend?
✔✔ A. Eat small, frequent meals
B. Drink water with meals
C. Lie down after eating
D. Take antacids immediately before eating
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks gestation. Which of the following findings
should be reported to the provider?
A. Dependent edema in the legs
B. Frequent urination
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, ✔✔ C. Blurred vision and headache
D. Shortness of breath when climbing stairs
A nurse is teaching a client who is in the first trimester about normal pregnancy changes. Which
statement by the client indicates understanding?
✔✔ A. "I might feel more tired than usual during this time."
B. "I should feel the baby move daily."
C. "I can expect to have contractions now."
D. "My breasts will stop changing after the first month."
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the purpose of a biophysical profile (BPP). Which
of the following should be included?
A. "It checks your baby’s blood type."
✔✔ B. "It evaluates your baby’s well-being using ultrasound and monitoring."
C. "It measures your hormone levels."
D. "It checks for signs of labor."
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client. Which of the following findings should the nurse
recognize as a sign of hyperemesis gravidarum?
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is reviewing prenatal care guidelines with a client. Which of the following is
recommended during the first prenatal visit?
A. Screening for group B Streptococcus
B. Administration of Rho(D) immune globulin
✔✔ C. Collection of a baseline weight and vital signs
D. Performing a nonstress test
A client in her second trimester reports occasional dizziness when lying on her back. Which of
the following explanations should the nurse provide?
✔✔ A. "This happens because the uterus compresses a major blood vessel."
B. "Your blood sugar is likely too low when you lie down."
C. "This is caused by too much amniotic fluid."
D. "This is normal due to fetal movement."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a pregnant client about iron supplementation. Which of the
following should be included?
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,✔✔ A. "Take iron with orange juice to improve absorption."
B. "Avoid taking iron with meals to reduce side effects."
C. "Milk will help your body absorb iron better."
D. "Take iron at bedtime for the best effect."
A client at 32 weeks gestation reports shortness of breath. Which position should the nurse
suggest to promote comfort?
A. Lying flat with legs elevated
B. Supine with knees flexed
✔✔ C. Sitting upright with shoulders back
D. Side-lying with legs bent
A nurse is reviewing signs of pregnancy with a client. Which of the following is a probable sign
of pregnancy?
✔✔ A. Chadwick’s sign
B. Fetal heart tones
C. Nausea and vomiting
D. Quickening
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,A nurse is assessing a client at 10 weeks gestation. Which of the following vaccines is
appropriate to administer at this visit?
A. MMR
B. Varicella
✔✔ C. Influenza (inactivated)
D. HPV
A client in her third trimester asks how to relieve heartburn. Which of the following should the
nurse recommend?
✔✔ A. Eat small, frequent meals
B. Drink water with meals
C. Lie down after eating
D. Take antacids immediately before eating
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks gestation. Which of the following findings
should be reported to the provider?
A. Dependent edema in the legs
B. Frequent urination
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, ✔✔ C. Blurred vision and headache
D. Shortness of breath when climbing stairs
A nurse is teaching a client who is in the first trimester about normal pregnancy changes. Which
statement by the client indicates understanding?
✔✔ A. "I might feel more tired than usual during this time."
B. "I should feel the baby move daily."
C. "I can expect to have contractions now."
D. "My breasts will stop changing after the first month."
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the purpose of a biophysical profile (BPP). Which
of the following should be included?
A. "It checks your baby’s blood type."
✔✔ B. "It evaluates your baby’s well-being using ultrasound and monitoring."
C. "It measures your hormone levels."
D. "It checks for signs of labor."
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client. Which of the following findings should the nurse
recognize as a sign of hyperemesis gravidarum?
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