ATI Maternal Newborn Assessment A Practice Questions – Updated 2026 Nursing Exam Review

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ATI Maternal newborn assessment A (NEW UPDATED 3
VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED PASS A+
UPDATED 2026
1. A patient is in early labor with contractions every 8 minutes and cervical dilation of 2
cm. This phase is:
A. Latent phase of first stage
B. Active phase
C. Transition phase
D. Second stage
Answer: A
Rationale: Latent phase occurs from 0–3 cm dilation, contractions are mild and irregular.



2. Active labor is characterized by:
A. Cervical dilation 4–7 cm, stronger, regular contractions
B. 0–3 cm dilation, mild contractions
C. 8–10 cm dilation
D. Second stage of labor
Answer: A



3. The primary purpose of Leopold maneuvers is to:
A. Determine fetal position, presentation, and lie
B. Induce labor
C. Assess contractions
D. Evaluate maternal pelvis
Answer: A



4. Non-reassuring fetal heart rate patterns include:
A. Late decelerations
B. Baseline 140 bpm
C. Moderate variability
D. Accelerations with movement
Answer: A




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5. Nursing interventions for oxytocin administration include:
A. Continuous fetal monitoring and contraction assessment
B. Only BP monitoring
C. Administering IV fluids only
D. Encouraging ambulation
Answer: A



6. Signs of placental separation include:
A. Gush of blood, lengthening cord, fundus rises
B. Strong contractions only
C. Maternal nausea
D. Continuous fetal movement
Answer: A



7. Uterine atony postpartum is treated with:
A. Fundal massage and oxytocin
B. Antibiotics only
C. Pain medication only
D. Diuretics
Answer: A



8. Nitrazine test turns blue, indicating:
A. Rupture of membranes
B. Negative result
C. Infection
D. Urinary leakage
Answer: A



9. True labor is differentiated from false labor by:
A. Regular, increasing contractions with cervical change
B. Mild, irregular contractions relieved by activity
C. Only back pain
D. No cervical change
Answer: A




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10. Non-pharmacologic pain relief in labor includes:
A. Breathing techniques, hydrotherapy, massage
B. IV opioids only
C. Epidural only
D. Oxytocin
Answer: A



11. Moderate variability in fetal heart rate indicates:
A. Adequate oxygenation and CNS integrity
B. Maternal hypotension
C. Fetal distress
D. Cord prolapse
Answer: A



12. The second stage of labor begins at:
A. Full cervical dilation
B. Onset of contractions
C. Delivery of placenta
D. Admission to hospital
Answer: A



13. Epidural anesthesia nursing priority:
A. Monitor maternal BP and fetal heart rate
B. Only verbal check
C. No IV access needed
D. Oxygen only
Answer: A



14. Betamethasone is administered in preterm labor to:
A. Promote fetal lung maturity
B. Stop contractions
C. Reduce maternal pain
D. Induce labor
Answer: A




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15. Signs of labor progression include:
A. Increasing contraction intensity and cervical dilation
B. Only back pain
C. Vaginal discharge only
D. Maternal fatigue only
Answer: A




NEWBORN CARE (16–30)
16. APGAR is assessed at:
A. 1 and 5 minutes after birth
B. Every 10 minutes
C. Only at 10 minutes
D. Before birth
Answer: A



17. Normal newborn heart rate:
A. 100–160 bpm
B. 80–100 bpm
C. 60–80 bpm
D. 160–180 bpm
Answer: A



18. Normal newborn respiratory rate:
A. 30–60 breaths/min
B. 20–30
C. 60–80
D. 10–20
Answer: A



19. Thermoregulation in newborns is important because:
A. Hypothermia increases oxygen consumption
B. Hyperthermia is beneficial
C. Temperature has no effect
D. Only affects feeding
Answer: A




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