ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ 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
◉ Cold cabbage leaves
Answer: may also be applied to breasts to decrease swelling and
relive discomfort
◉ Postpartum the mother should not lift anything that is heavier
than:
Answer: the infant
◉ PP the mom should consume ______ to_______ ml of water each day.
Answer: 2000-3000
◉ Encourage women who are lactating to add an additional ___
calories/day to their prepregnancy diet.
Answer: 500
EVALUATION 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ 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
◉ Cold cabbage leaves
Answer: may also be applied to breasts to decrease swelling and
relive discomfort
◉ Postpartum the mother should not lift anything that is heavier
than:
Answer: the infant
◉ PP the mom should consume ______ to_______ ml of water each day.
Answer: 2000-3000
◉ Encourage women who are lactating to add an additional ___
calories/day to their prepregnancy diet.
Answer: 500
