VATI MATERNAL NEWBORN COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM 2026 FULLY SOLVED QUESTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS
◉ A nurse is teaching a class to clients who are pregnant.
Which of the following topics should the nurse include in the discussion
about cesarean birth? (Select all that apply.)
A. Delay in initiating breastfeeding.
B. Routine use of intubation equipment during birth.
C. The need for an indwelling urinary catheter.
D. Management of postpartum pain. Answer: C. The need for an
indwelling urinary catheter
◉ A nurse is caring for a 2-day-old newborn who has a bilirubin level of
14 mg/dL (1 to 12 mg/dL) and is to begin phototherapy.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Give glucose water after feedings.
B. Instruct the client to avoid breastfeeding during treatment.
C. Monitor intake and output.
D. Apply lotions and ointments throughout the treatment. Answer: C.
Monitor intake and output.
,◉ A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who is at 24 weeks of
gestation.
The client's prepregnancy weight was within the recommended range for
their height and they have gained 2.7 kg (6 lb) during the pregnancy.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. It is important to gain 2 pounds per week throughout the rest of your
pregnancy.
B. You can cause problems for your baby if you try to diet while
pregnant.
C. It would be helpful for us to meet with the dietitian to see how they
can help you meet and assess your nutritional needs. (Your Answer)
D. You should eat an additional 700 calories per day while you are
pregnant. Answer: C. It would be helpful for us to meet with the dietitian
to see how they can help you meet and assess your nutritional needs
◉ A nurse is caring for a group of clients who are postpartum.
Which of the following clients is at an increased risk for a fall?
A. A client who has an indwelling urinary catheter.
B. A client who has a second-degree perineal laceration.
C. A client who is saturating a perineal pad every 5 to 6 hr.
D. A client who is experiencing breast engorgement. Answer: A. A client
who has an indwelling urinary catheter.
, ◉ A nurse is teaching a prenatal class to a group of parents and is
discussing facilitation of sibling acceptance of the newborn.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. The parent should hold the newborn during the initial visit with the
older sibling.
B. The parent should plan to spend individual time with the older
sibling.
C. The parent should have the older sibling purchase a gift for the
newborn.
D. The parent should postpone introducing the older sibling to the
newborn until discharge. Answer: B. The parent should plan to spend
individual time with the older sibling.
◉ A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately following birth.
The newborn has meconium-stained amniotic fluid.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Determine if the newborn's mouth and nose require bulb suctioning.
B. Initiate skin-to-skin contact between parent and newborn.
C. Place the newborn under a radiant warmer.
D. Provide tactile stimulation for the newborn. Answer: A. Determine if
the newborn's mouth and nose require bulb suctioning.
EXAM 2026 FULLY SOLVED QUESTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS
◉ A nurse is teaching a class to clients who are pregnant.
Which of the following topics should the nurse include in the discussion
about cesarean birth? (Select all that apply.)
A. Delay in initiating breastfeeding.
B. Routine use of intubation equipment during birth.
C. The need for an indwelling urinary catheter.
D. Management of postpartum pain. Answer: C. The need for an
indwelling urinary catheter
◉ A nurse is caring for a 2-day-old newborn who has a bilirubin level of
14 mg/dL (1 to 12 mg/dL) and is to begin phototherapy.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Give glucose water after feedings.
B. Instruct the client to avoid breastfeeding during treatment.
C. Monitor intake and output.
D. Apply lotions and ointments throughout the treatment. Answer: C.
Monitor intake and output.
,◉ A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who is at 24 weeks of
gestation.
The client's prepregnancy weight was within the recommended range for
their height and they have gained 2.7 kg (6 lb) during the pregnancy.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. It is important to gain 2 pounds per week throughout the rest of your
pregnancy.
B. You can cause problems for your baby if you try to diet while
pregnant.
C. It would be helpful for us to meet with the dietitian to see how they
can help you meet and assess your nutritional needs. (Your Answer)
D. You should eat an additional 700 calories per day while you are
pregnant. Answer: C. It would be helpful for us to meet with the dietitian
to see how they can help you meet and assess your nutritional needs
◉ A nurse is caring for a group of clients who are postpartum.
Which of the following clients is at an increased risk for a fall?
A. A client who has an indwelling urinary catheter.
B. A client who has a second-degree perineal laceration.
C. A client who is saturating a perineal pad every 5 to 6 hr.
D. A client who is experiencing breast engorgement. Answer: A. A client
who has an indwelling urinary catheter.
, ◉ A nurse is teaching a prenatal class to a group of parents and is
discussing facilitation of sibling acceptance of the newborn.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. The parent should hold the newborn during the initial visit with the
older sibling.
B. The parent should plan to spend individual time with the older
sibling.
C. The parent should have the older sibling purchase a gift for the
newborn.
D. The parent should postpone introducing the older sibling to the
newborn until discharge. Answer: B. The parent should plan to spend
individual time with the older sibling.
◉ A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately following birth.
The newborn has meconium-stained amniotic fluid.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Determine if the newborn's mouth and nose require bulb suctioning.
B. Initiate skin-to-skin contact between parent and newborn.
C. Place the newborn under a radiant warmer.
D. Provide tactile stimulation for the newborn. Answer: A. Determine if
the newborn's mouth and nose require bulb suctioning.
