MATERNAL NEWBORN ATI
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TEST
2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is instructing a client who is taking an oral contraceptive
about danger signs to report to her provider. The nurse determines
the client understands the teaching when the client states the need
to report which of the following?
a. Reduced menstrual flow
b. Breast tenderness
c. SOB
d. Headaches.
Answer: C.
◉ A nurse in a OB clinic is teaching a client about using an IUD for
contraception. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. "An IUD should be replaced annually during a pelvic exam."
b. "I cannot get an IUD until after I've had a child."
,c. "I should expect intermittent abdominal pain while the IUD is in
place."
d. "A change in the string length of my IUD is unexpected.".
Answer: D.
◉ A nurse is teaching a client about potential adverse effects of
implantable progestins. Which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse include? (SATA)
a. Tinnitus
b. Irregular vaginal bleeding
c. Weight gain
d. Breast changes
e. Gingival hyperplasia.
Answer: B., C., D.
◉ A nurse in a clinic is teaching a client about her new prescription
for medroxyprogesterone. Which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching? (SATA)
a. "Weight loss can occur."
b. "You are protected against STIs"
c. "You should increase your intake of calcium."
,d. "You should avoid taking antibiotics."
e. "Irregular vaginal spotting can occur.".
Answer: C., E.
◉ A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of female clients who are
being evaluated for infertility. Which of the following clients should
the nurse anticipate the provider will refer to a genetic counselor?
a. A client whose sister has alopecia
b. A client whose partner has von Willebrand disease
c. A client who has an allergy to sulfa
d. A client who had rubella 3 months ago.
Answer: B.
◉ A nurse is caring for a couple who is being evaluated for infertility.
Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates
understanding of the infertility assessment process?
a. "You will need to see a genetic counselor as part of the
assessment."
b. "It is usually the woman who is having trouble, so the man doesn't
have to be involved."
c. "The man is the easiest to assess, and the provider will usually
begin there."
, d. "Think about adopting first because there are many babies that
need good homes.".
Answer: C.
◉ A nurse in an infertility clinic is providing care to a couple who
has been unable to conceive for 18 months. Which of the following
data should be included in the assessment? (SATA)
a. Occupation
b. Menstrual history
c. Childhood infectious diseases
d. History of falls
e. Recent blood transfusions.
Answer: A., B., C.
◉ A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is to be seen by the
provider for a post-op appointment following a salpingectomy due
to an ectopic pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the
client requires clarification?
a. "It is good to know that I won't have a tubal pregnancy in the
future."
b. "The doctor said that this surgery can affect my ability to get
pregnant again."
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TEST
2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is instructing a client who is taking an oral contraceptive
about danger signs to report to her provider. The nurse determines
the client understands the teaching when the client states the need
to report which of the following?
a. Reduced menstrual flow
b. Breast tenderness
c. SOB
d. Headaches.
Answer: C.
◉ A nurse in a OB clinic is teaching a client about using an IUD for
contraception. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. "An IUD should be replaced annually during a pelvic exam."
b. "I cannot get an IUD until after I've had a child."
,c. "I should expect intermittent abdominal pain while the IUD is in
place."
d. "A change in the string length of my IUD is unexpected.".
Answer: D.
◉ A nurse is teaching a client about potential adverse effects of
implantable progestins. Which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse include? (SATA)
a. Tinnitus
b. Irregular vaginal bleeding
c. Weight gain
d. Breast changes
e. Gingival hyperplasia.
Answer: B., C., D.
◉ A nurse in a clinic is teaching a client about her new prescription
for medroxyprogesterone. Which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching? (SATA)
a. "Weight loss can occur."
b. "You are protected against STIs"
c. "You should increase your intake of calcium."
,d. "You should avoid taking antibiotics."
e. "Irregular vaginal spotting can occur.".
Answer: C., E.
◉ A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of female clients who are
being evaluated for infertility. Which of the following clients should
the nurse anticipate the provider will refer to a genetic counselor?
a. A client whose sister has alopecia
b. A client whose partner has von Willebrand disease
c. A client who has an allergy to sulfa
d. A client who had rubella 3 months ago.
Answer: B.
◉ A nurse is caring for a couple who is being evaluated for infertility.
Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates
understanding of the infertility assessment process?
a. "You will need to see a genetic counselor as part of the
assessment."
b. "It is usually the woman who is having trouble, so the man doesn't
have to be involved."
c. "The man is the easiest to assess, and the provider will usually
begin there."
, d. "Think about adopting first because there are many babies that
need good homes.".
Answer: C.
◉ A nurse in an infertility clinic is providing care to a couple who
has been unable to conceive for 18 months. Which of the following
data should be included in the assessment? (SATA)
a. Occupation
b. Menstrual history
c. Childhood infectious diseases
d. History of falls
e. Recent blood transfusions.
Answer: A., B., C.
◉ A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is to be seen by the
provider for a post-op appointment following a salpingectomy due
to an ectopic pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the
client requires clarification?
a. "It is good to know that I won't have a tubal pregnancy in the
future."
b. "The doctor said that this surgery can affect my ability to get
pregnant again."
