ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN
PROCTORED EXAM REVIEW 2026/2027
WITH OVER 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Swaddle the newborn in a flexed position
B. Weigh the newborn every other day
C. Increase the newborn's visual stimulation
Discourage parental interaction until after a social service evaluation
Swaddle the newborn in a flexed position.
What should the nurse include in counseling about permanent
contraception?Most sterilization procedures are considered irreversible
A woman should use contraception for 1-2 months after a tubal ligation
A man is usually sterile immediately after a vasectomy
The menstrual cycle is shorter after a tubal ligation
Most sterilization procedures are considered irreversible.
Which food selection has the highest fiber content per cup for a client with
constipation?
Lentils.
What instruction should a nurse include for a client taking iron supplements?
Increase intake of foods rich in vitamin C.
What is the first action a nurse should take for a preterm newborn after delivery?
Dry the infant under the radiant warmer.
Which birth control method is contraindicated for a client with a history of DVT?
,Oral contraceptive.
What indicates understanding of car seat safety for a postpartum client?
I will make sure the retainer clip is at the level of my baby's abdomen.
What finding indicates narcotic withdrawal in a newborn?
Excessive crying.
How should the nurse elicit the Moro reflex in a term newborn?
Make a loud noise above the newborn.
What angle should a baby be positioned at in a car seat according to postpartum
teaching?
45-degree angle.
What is the appropriate placement for a baby in a car seat?
The baby should be positioned in the middle of the back seat, facing backward.
Where should the harness clip be fastened on a baby in a car seat?
1 inch above the baby's underarms.
What should a client with mastitis apply after breastfeeding?
A warm compress.
What test is used to assess fetal lung maturity in a client in preterm labor?
L/S ratio.
What indicates the need for an amnioinfusion during labor?
Variable decelerations.
What should a nurse assess for in a postpartum client with a firm fundus and
moderate lochia rubra?
Moderate perineal discomfort and pressure.
What is the recommended action for a nurse caring for a postpartum client with
moderate perineal discomfort?
, Assess the perineum for swelling or hematoma.
What should a nurse do if a newborn exhibits erythema toxicum?
Monitor the newborn; it is a common and benign condition.
What is the appropriate response if a client expresses concern about holding their
baby after a fetal demise?
You should name the baby so he can have an identity.
What is a common teaching point regarding breastfeeding with mastitis?
Apply lanolin to the infection site daily.
What should a nurse monitor in a client receiving magnesium sulfate?
Maternal and fetal heart rates.
What is a common sign of fetal distress that may require immediate intervention?
Variable decelerations.
What should a breastfeeding client with mastitis avoid doing?
Stopping breastfeeding until the infection has healed.
What should a nurse say to a client following a vaginal delivery of a term fetal
demise?
You can bathe and dress your baby if you'd like to.
What clinical finding might a nurse expect in a newborn delivered with a nuchal
cord?
Facial petechiae.
Which STI indicates a cesarean birth due to potential complications?
HIV.
What medication should be administered to a newborn whose mother is HBsAg-
positive?
Hepatitis B Immune Globulin.
PROCTORED EXAM REVIEW 2026/2027
WITH OVER 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
A nurse is planning care for a newborn who has neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Swaddle the newborn in a flexed position
B. Weigh the newborn every other day
C. Increase the newborn's visual stimulation
Discourage parental interaction until after a social service evaluation
Swaddle the newborn in a flexed position.
What should the nurse include in counseling about permanent
contraception?Most sterilization procedures are considered irreversible
A woman should use contraception for 1-2 months after a tubal ligation
A man is usually sterile immediately after a vasectomy
The menstrual cycle is shorter after a tubal ligation
Most sterilization procedures are considered irreversible.
Which food selection has the highest fiber content per cup for a client with
constipation?
Lentils.
What instruction should a nurse include for a client taking iron supplements?
Increase intake of foods rich in vitamin C.
What is the first action a nurse should take for a preterm newborn after delivery?
Dry the infant under the radiant warmer.
Which birth control method is contraindicated for a client with a history of DVT?
,Oral contraceptive.
What indicates understanding of car seat safety for a postpartum client?
I will make sure the retainer clip is at the level of my baby's abdomen.
What finding indicates narcotic withdrawal in a newborn?
Excessive crying.
How should the nurse elicit the Moro reflex in a term newborn?
Make a loud noise above the newborn.
What angle should a baby be positioned at in a car seat according to postpartum
teaching?
45-degree angle.
What is the appropriate placement for a baby in a car seat?
The baby should be positioned in the middle of the back seat, facing backward.
Where should the harness clip be fastened on a baby in a car seat?
1 inch above the baby's underarms.
What should a client with mastitis apply after breastfeeding?
A warm compress.
What test is used to assess fetal lung maturity in a client in preterm labor?
L/S ratio.
What indicates the need for an amnioinfusion during labor?
Variable decelerations.
What should a nurse assess for in a postpartum client with a firm fundus and
moderate lochia rubra?
Moderate perineal discomfort and pressure.
What is the recommended action for a nurse caring for a postpartum client with
moderate perineal discomfort?
, Assess the perineum for swelling or hematoma.
What should a nurse do if a newborn exhibits erythema toxicum?
Monitor the newborn; it is a common and benign condition.
What is the appropriate response if a client expresses concern about holding their
baby after a fetal demise?
You should name the baby so he can have an identity.
What is a common teaching point regarding breastfeeding with mastitis?
Apply lanolin to the infection site daily.
What should a nurse monitor in a client receiving magnesium sulfate?
Maternal and fetal heart rates.
What is a common sign of fetal distress that may require immediate intervention?
Variable decelerations.
What should a breastfeeding client with mastitis avoid doing?
Stopping breastfeeding until the infection has healed.
What should a nurse say to a client following a vaginal delivery of a term fetal
demise?
You can bathe and dress your baby if you'd like to.
What clinical finding might a nurse expect in a newborn delivered with a nuchal
cord?
Facial petechiae.
Which STI indicates a cesarean birth due to potential complications?
HIV.
What medication should be administered to a newborn whose mother is HBsAg-
positive?
Hepatitis B Immune Globulin.
