MATERNAL NEWBORN ATI CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Fetal descent and cervical dilation are caused by.
Answer: Frequency, duration, and strength of contractions
◉ What is the sensation the patient will feel when completion of
dilation and fetal descent?.
Answer: She will feel like she needs to take a big ole poooo!
◉ First degree laceration extends through:.
Answer: skin of perineum
◉ Second degree laceration extends through:.
Answer: skin of perineum
muscles of perineum
◉ Third degree laceration extends through:.
Answer: skin of perineum
muscles of perineum
,anal sphincter
◉ Fourth degree laceration extends through:.
Answer: skin of perineum
muscles of perineum
anal sphincter
anterior rectal wall
◉ Third stage:
Signs of placental separation from the uterus are indicated by:.
Answer: fundus firmly contracting
swift gush from introitus of dark blood
umbilical cord appears to lengthen as placenta descends
vaginal fullness of exam
◉ There is a high risk of _________ surrounding external cephalic
version..
Answer: Cord prolapse
◉ Regarding BISHOP scoring, when is a woman ready for labor?.
Answer: A score of
9 for nulliparas
,5 or more for multiparas
◉ Mechanical methods to ripen cervix:.
Answer: balloon caths
hydroscopic dilators and sponges
laminara tents
synthetic dilators and sponges
◉ Methods of induction.
Answer: prostaglandins applied cervically
admin of IV oxytocin
amniotomy
stripping of membranes
nipple stimulation
◉ Dystocia.
Answer: prolonged, difficult labor
◉ Before administering pitocin, where should the fetus be?.
Answer: engaged in the birth canal at a minimum of 0 station.
◉ Discontinue oxytocin if:.
, Answer: contraction frequency more often than every 2 mins
contraction duration longer than 90 seconds
no relaxation of uterus between contractions
uterine resting tone greater than 20 mmHg between ctx
◉ Labor typically begins within ___ hours after ROM..
Answer: 12
◉ An amnioinfusion can be used to:.
Answer: Reduce severity of variable decelerations (cord
compression)
Dilute meconium-stained amniotic fluid
◉ Caput Succedaneum is:.
Answer: Normal
Should resolve within 24 hrs
◉ For breast engorgement:.
Answer: apply cool compresses b/t feedings
apply warm compresses
take warm shower b4 breast feeding
EVALUATION 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Fetal descent and cervical dilation are caused by.
Answer: Frequency, duration, and strength of contractions
◉ What is the sensation the patient will feel when completion of
dilation and fetal descent?.
Answer: She will feel like she needs to take a big ole poooo!
◉ First degree laceration extends through:.
Answer: skin of perineum
◉ Second degree laceration extends through:.
Answer: skin of perineum
muscles of perineum
◉ Third degree laceration extends through:.
Answer: skin of perineum
muscles of perineum
,anal sphincter
◉ Fourth degree laceration extends through:.
Answer: skin of perineum
muscles of perineum
anal sphincter
anterior rectal wall
◉ Third stage:
Signs of placental separation from the uterus are indicated by:.
Answer: fundus firmly contracting
swift gush from introitus of dark blood
umbilical cord appears to lengthen as placenta descends
vaginal fullness of exam
◉ There is a high risk of _________ surrounding external cephalic
version..
Answer: Cord prolapse
◉ Regarding BISHOP scoring, when is a woman ready for labor?.
Answer: A score of
9 for nulliparas
,5 or more for multiparas
◉ Mechanical methods to ripen cervix:.
Answer: balloon caths
hydroscopic dilators and sponges
laminara tents
synthetic dilators and sponges
◉ Methods of induction.
Answer: prostaglandins applied cervically
admin of IV oxytocin
amniotomy
stripping of membranes
nipple stimulation
◉ Dystocia.
Answer: prolonged, difficult labor
◉ Before administering pitocin, where should the fetus be?.
Answer: engaged in the birth canal at a minimum of 0 station.
◉ Discontinue oxytocin if:.
, Answer: contraction frequency more often than every 2 mins
contraction duration longer than 90 seconds
no relaxation of uterus between contractions
uterine resting tone greater than 20 mmHg between ctx
◉ Labor typically begins within ___ hours after ROM..
Answer: 12
◉ An amnioinfusion can be used to:.
Answer: Reduce severity of variable decelerations (cord
compression)
Dilute meconium-stained amniotic fluid
◉ Caput Succedaneum is:.
Answer: Normal
Should resolve within 24 hrs
◉ For breast engorgement:.
Answer: apply cool compresses b/t feedings
apply warm compresses
take warm shower b4 breast feeding
