ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN A PROFESSIONAL
EXAMPREP 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS FULL REVIEW GRADED A+
◉ Contraception Answer: Strategies or devices used to reduce the
risk of fertilization or implantation in an attempt to prevent
pregnancy
◉ How long is sperm able to fertilize once inside? Answer: 48-72
Hours
◉ Abstinence Answer: Abstaining from having sexual intercourse
◉ Calendar rhythm method Answer: Determining fertile days by
tracking the menstrual cycle to estimate the time of ovulation
-Subtract 18 from shortest cycle and 11 from longest and ex. days 8-
19 refrain from intercourse
◉ Standard days method Answer: Modern form of the calendar
method that uses a standard number of fertile days for each cycle.
The days are color coded on a stringed necklace
,◉ Basal body temperature Answer: A birth control based on body
temperature and time for ovulation
◉ Cervical mucus ovulation detection method Answer: Symptom-
based method in which the client analyzes cervical mucous to
determine ovulation
◉ 2-day method Answer: A symptom-based method that involves
checking for vaginal secretions daily, with no analysis of secretions.
After 2 days without the presence of secretions, the fertile period
has passed.
◉ Male condom Answer: Thin sheath used to cover the penis during
sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as protection against
infection
-Latex allergies
◉ Female condom Answer: Vaginal sheath made of nitrile a non-
latex synthetic rubber with flexible rings on both ends
-Latex allergies
◉ Spermicide Answer: chemical that kills sperm before they can
enter the cervix
-More susceptible to HIV
,◉ Diaphragm Answer: a dome-shaped cup with a flexible rim made
of silicone that fits snugly over the cervix
◉ Cervical cap Answer: a rubber cap that fits over the cervix, used
with spermicide to prevent conception.
◉ Contraceptive sponge Answer: Small, round, concave shaped,
polyurethane sponge containing spermicide. It fits over the cervix
◉ Things to do prior to taking hormonal contraceptives Answer: -
Initial exam of history, blood pressure, medications, breast/pelvic
examination
-3 month follow up visit
-yearly exams
◉ Benefits of hormonal contraceptives Answer: -Regulate menstrual
bleeding
-Mediate hot flashes, vaginal dryness
◉ Contraindications for hormonal contraceptives Answer: -Smoking
-Uncontrolled hypertension
-Undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding
, -Diabetes
-History of pulmonary embolism
-Cerebrovascular or coronary artery disease
-liver disease
◉ Side effects of hormonal contraceptives Answer: -Headaches
-Breakthrough bleeding
-Nausea
-Breast tenderness
-Cyclic weight gain
◉ Combined oral contraceptives Answer: Hormonal contraception
containing estrogen and progestin, which acts by suppressing
ovulation, thickening the cervical mucus to block semen, and
altering the uterine decidua to prevent implantation
◉ Progestin only pills Answer: Oral progestins that provide the same
action as combined oral contraceptives.
◉ Emergency oral contraceptive Answer: morning after pill that
prevents fertilization from taking place
-can be taken within 72 hours of sex
EXAMPREP 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS FULL REVIEW GRADED A+
◉ Contraception Answer: Strategies or devices used to reduce the
risk of fertilization or implantation in an attempt to prevent
pregnancy
◉ How long is sperm able to fertilize once inside? Answer: 48-72
Hours
◉ Abstinence Answer: Abstaining from having sexual intercourse
◉ Calendar rhythm method Answer: Determining fertile days by
tracking the menstrual cycle to estimate the time of ovulation
-Subtract 18 from shortest cycle and 11 from longest and ex. days 8-
19 refrain from intercourse
◉ Standard days method Answer: Modern form of the calendar
method that uses a standard number of fertile days for each cycle.
The days are color coded on a stringed necklace
,◉ Basal body temperature Answer: A birth control based on body
temperature and time for ovulation
◉ Cervical mucus ovulation detection method Answer: Symptom-
based method in which the client analyzes cervical mucous to
determine ovulation
◉ 2-day method Answer: A symptom-based method that involves
checking for vaginal secretions daily, with no analysis of secretions.
After 2 days without the presence of secretions, the fertile period
has passed.
◉ Male condom Answer: Thin sheath used to cover the penis during
sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as protection against
infection
-Latex allergies
◉ Female condom Answer: Vaginal sheath made of nitrile a non-
latex synthetic rubber with flexible rings on both ends
-Latex allergies
◉ Spermicide Answer: chemical that kills sperm before they can
enter the cervix
-More susceptible to HIV
,◉ Diaphragm Answer: a dome-shaped cup with a flexible rim made
of silicone that fits snugly over the cervix
◉ Cervical cap Answer: a rubber cap that fits over the cervix, used
with spermicide to prevent conception.
◉ Contraceptive sponge Answer: Small, round, concave shaped,
polyurethane sponge containing spermicide. It fits over the cervix
◉ Things to do prior to taking hormonal contraceptives Answer: -
Initial exam of history, blood pressure, medications, breast/pelvic
examination
-3 month follow up visit
-yearly exams
◉ Benefits of hormonal contraceptives Answer: -Regulate menstrual
bleeding
-Mediate hot flashes, vaginal dryness
◉ Contraindications for hormonal contraceptives Answer: -Smoking
-Uncontrolled hypertension
-Undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding
, -Diabetes
-History of pulmonary embolism
-Cerebrovascular or coronary artery disease
-liver disease
◉ Side effects of hormonal contraceptives Answer: -Headaches
-Breakthrough bleeding
-Nausea
-Breast tenderness
-Cyclic weight gain
◉ Combined oral contraceptives Answer: Hormonal contraception
containing estrogen and progestin, which acts by suppressing
ovulation, thickening the cervical mucus to block semen, and
altering the uterine decidua to prevent implantation
◉ Progestin only pills Answer: Oral progestins that provide the same
action as combined oral contraceptives.
◉ Emergency oral contraceptive Answer: morning after pill that
prevents fertilization from taking place
-can be taken within 72 hours of sex
