ATI CAPSTONE MATERNAL NEWBORN
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
A nurse is performing a vaginal exam on a client who is in active labor. The nurse notes the umbilical cord
protruding through the cervix. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer-
Assist the client into the knee-chest position.
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 48 hours old and is experiencingTopioid withdrawals. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - correct answer-Moderate tremors of the extremities.
ATnurse is reviewing a client's medical record and notes that the client is taking
tamoxifen. The nurse should identify that tamoxifen is used to treat which of the
following conditions? - correct answer-Breast cancer
ATnurse is caring for a client who is receivingToxytocin to augment labor. The client has an intrauterine pr
essure catheter and an internal fetal scalp electrode for monitoring. Which of the following is an indicatio
n that the nurse should discontinue the infusion? - correct answer-Contraction duration of 100 seconds.
ATnurse providing dietary teaching for a client who is at 29 weeks of gestation and has phenylketonuria.
Which of the following suggested foods should the nurse include in the teaching? - correct answer-
ATsliced apple and red grapes.
ATnurse is reviewing a laboratory report for a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia
. Which of the following laboratory resultsTshould the nurse report to the provider? - correct answer-
BUN 35 mg/dL
ATnurse is providingTteaching about newborn safety to a client who is being admitted for induction of lab
or. Which of the following client statements indicate and understanding of the teaching? -
correct answer-I will check the identification badge of anyone who removes my baby from our room.
ATnurse is assessing a client who is at 31 weeks of gestation. Which of the followingTfindings should the n
urse identify as an indication of a potential prenatal complication? - correct answer-Blurred vision.
, A nurse is reviewing the laboratory resultsTof a newborn who is 24 hr old. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider? - correct answer-Hemoglobin 12 g/dL
ATnurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an epidural for pain control. Which of the following cl
inical manifestations is an adverse effect of epidural anesthesia? - correct answer-Pruritus
A nurse is teaching a client about using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. Which of the follo
wingTclient statements indicate an understanding of the teaching? -Tcorrect answer-
I should check for the string each month after menstruation.
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 10 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report
to the provider? - correct answer-Nasal flaring.
ATnurse is assessing a client who gave birth 1 week ago. The client states, "I don't know what's wrong. I lo
ve my baby, but I feel so let down and I seem to cry for no reason. The nurse should identify the client is
experiencing which of the following responses to birth? - correct answer-Postpartum blues
ATnurse is providingTteaching to a group of women about risk factors for ovarian cancer. Which of the foll
owing risk factors should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) - correct answer-Nulliparity
History of breast cancer
Hormone replacement therapy
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and is experiencing
continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The client has a history of cocaine use. The nurse shoul
d identify that the client is likely experiencing which of the following
complications? - correct answer-Abruptio placentae
ATnurse is caring for a client who is postpartum, has a deep-
vein thrombosis, and is receiving heparin therapy via subcutaneous injections. Which of the following act
ions should the nurse take? - correct answer-Administer the injection in the client's abdomen.
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
A nurse is performing a vaginal exam on a client who is in active labor. The nurse notes the umbilical cord
protruding through the cervix. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer-
Assist the client into the knee-chest position.
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 48 hours old and is experiencingTopioid withdrawals. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - correct answer-Moderate tremors of the extremities.
ATnurse is reviewing a client's medical record and notes that the client is taking
tamoxifen. The nurse should identify that tamoxifen is used to treat which of the
following conditions? - correct answer-Breast cancer
ATnurse is caring for a client who is receivingToxytocin to augment labor. The client has an intrauterine pr
essure catheter and an internal fetal scalp electrode for monitoring. Which of the following is an indicatio
n that the nurse should discontinue the infusion? - correct answer-Contraction duration of 100 seconds.
ATnurse providing dietary teaching for a client who is at 29 weeks of gestation and has phenylketonuria.
Which of the following suggested foods should the nurse include in the teaching? - correct answer-
ATsliced apple and red grapes.
ATnurse is reviewing a laboratory report for a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia
. Which of the following laboratory resultsTshould the nurse report to the provider? - correct answer-
BUN 35 mg/dL
ATnurse is providingTteaching about newborn safety to a client who is being admitted for induction of lab
or. Which of the following client statements indicate and understanding of the teaching? -
correct answer-I will check the identification badge of anyone who removes my baby from our room.
ATnurse is assessing a client who is at 31 weeks of gestation. Which of the followingTfindings should the n
urse identify as an indication of a potential prenatal complication? - correct answer-Blurred vision.
, A nurse is reviewing the laboratory resultsTof a newborn who is 24 hr old. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider? - correct answer-Hemoglobin 12 g/dL
ATnurse is caring for a client who is in labor and has an epidural for pain control. Which of the following cl
inical manifestations is an adverse effect of epidural anesthesia? - correct answer-Pruritus
A nurse is teaching a client about using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. Which of the follo
wingTclient statements indicate an understanding of the teaching? -Tcorrect answer-
I should check for the string each month after menstruation.
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 10 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report
to the provider? - correct answer-Nasal flaring.
ATnurse is assessing a client who gave birth 1 week ago. The client states, "I don't know what's wrong. I lo
ve my baby, but I feel so let down and I seem to cry for no reason. The nurse should identify the client is
experiencing which of the following responses to birth? - correct answer-Postpartum blues
ATnurse is providingTteaching to a group of women about risk factors for ovarian cancer. Which of the foll
owing risk factors should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) - correct answer-Nulliparity
History of breast cancer
Hormone replacement therapy
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and is experiencing
continuous abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The client has a history of cocaine use. The nurse shoul
d identify that the client is likely experiencing which of the following
complications? - correct answer-Abruptio placentae
ATnurse is caring for a client who is postpartum, has a deep-
vein thrombosis, and is receiving heparin therapy via subcutaneous injections. Which of the following act
ions should the nurse take? - correct answer-Administer the injection in the client's abdomen.
