[STUDY GUIDE] • HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE & REVIEW EDITION
ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored
Exam 3 Versions A B and C Questions
& Verified Answers Updated
2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS ANSWERS
167 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 167 verified questions with correct answers covering maternal newborn nursing. Each
item pairs a board-style question with the correct answer, making it suitable for NCLEX preparation, course
review, and rapid remediation.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
This topic assesses knowledge related to monitoring and
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring interpreting fetal heart rate patterns during labor. 14 Qs 8.4%
This topic covers the management and interventions during
Labor and Delivery Care labor and delivery processes. 14 Qs 8.4%
This topic focuses on the assessment, care, and interventions
Newborn Assessment and Care for newborns immediately after birth. 14 Qs 8.4%
Breastfeeding Education and This topic addresses education and support strategies for
Support breastfeeding mothers. 14 Qs 8.4%
Prenatal Education and This topic includes educational strategies for clients during
Counseling prenatal visits. 14 Qs 8.4%
This topic examines nursing care and assessments for clients
Postpartum Care and Recovery during the postpartum period. 14 Qs 8.4%
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This topic covers the assessment and management of
Complications in Pregnancy complications that may arise during pregnancy. 14 Qs 8.4%
Nutritional Considerations in This topic focuses on dietary recommendations and nutritional
Pregnancy and Lactation needs during pregnancy and lactation. 14 Qs 8.4%
Immunization and Disease This topic addresses the importance of immunizations and
Prevention preventive measures during pregnancy and early infancy. 14 Qs 8.4%
This topic includes methods and interventions for managing
Pain Management During Labor pain during labor. 14 Qs 8.4%
Family Support and This topic examines the psychological and emotional support
Psychological Considerations for families during pregnancy and childbirth. 14 Qs 8.4%
Urinary Catheterization and This topic covers the indications and management of
Management indwelling urinary catheters in obstetric clients. 13 Qs 7.8%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 167 Qs 100.0%
TOPIC 1: FETAL HEART RATE MONITORING
14 Questions • 8.4% of Exam • This topic assesses knowledge related to monitoring and interpreting fetal heart rate patterns during
labor.
QUESTION 1
A nurse is caring for a client who has eclampsia and just had a tonic-clonic seizure.
After turning the client's head to the side, which of the following actions should the
nurse take next?
A. Administer magnesium sulfate 4 g IV bolus
B. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter
C. Give oxygen at 10 L/min via face mask
D. Keep the environment quiet and the lights dimmed
Answer: C. Give oxygen at 10 L/min via face mask.
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QUESTION 2
A nurse is caring for a client in labor whose cervix is dilated to 9 cm. She is
experiencing strong contractions every 2 min lasting 75 sec. The nurse should
recognize that the client is in which of the following phases or stages of labor?
A. Latent phase of first stage
B. Active phase of first stage
C. Second stage
D. Transition phase of first stage
Answer: D. Transition phase of first stage.
QUESTION 3
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and is receiving IV oxytocin. The nurse
notes contractions lasting 3 min each. What action should the nurse take?
A. Stop the oxytocin infusion
B. Apply oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula
C. Administer methylergonovine intramuscularly
D. Prepare for an emergent cesarean birth
Answer: A. Stop the oxytocin infusion.
QUESTION 4
A nurse is providing care to a client who is in labor and experienced a spontaneous
rupture of membranes. Which of the following findings requires intervention by the
nurse?
A. Intense contractions lasting less than 30 seconds
B. Rest periods between contractions lasting longer than 90 seconds
C. Fetal heart rate decreased by 15/min
D. Maternal temperature of 37.8 °C (100 °F) after ruptured membranes
Answer: C. Fetal heart rate decreased by 15/min.
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QUESTION 5
A nurse is assisting with monitoring the fetal heart rate tracings of a client who is in
labor. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Baseline fetal heart rate of 110 to 130/min
B. Moderate baseline variability
C. Accelerations in response to fetal stimulation
D. Late decelerations with fetal bradycardia
Answer: D. Late decelerations with fetal bradycardia.
QUESTION 6
A nurse is assessing a 4-hour-old newborn prior to breastfeeding and notes hands and
feet that are cool and slightly blue. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Apply an oxygen hood over the newborn's head and neck
B. Check the newborn's temperature using a temporal thermometer
C. Place the naked newborn on the mother's bare chest and cover both with a blanket
D. Give the newborn glucose water between feedings
Answer: C. Place the naked newborn on the mother's bare chest and cover both with a blanket.
QUESTION 7
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin to induce labor. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Perform continuous fetal heart rate monitoring
B. Measure maternal temperature every hour
C. Evaluate the maternal contraction pattern every hour
D. Check blood pressure every 5 min
Answer: A. Perform continuous fetal heart rate monitoring.
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ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored
Exam 3 Versions A B and C Questions
& Verified Answers Updated
2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS ANSWERS
167 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 167 verified questions with correct answers covering maternal newborn nursing. Each
item pairs a board-style question with the correct answer, making it suitable for NCLEX preparation, course
review, and rapid remediation.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
This topic assesses knowledge related to monitoring and
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring interpreting fetal heart rate patterns during labor. 14 Qs 8.4%
This topic covers the management and interventions during
Labor and Delivery Care labor and delivery processes. 14 Qs 8.4%
This topic focuses on the assessment, care, and interventions
Newborn Assessment and Care for newborns immediately after birth. 14 Qs 8.4%
Breastfeeding Education and This topic addresses education and support strategies for
Support breastfeeding mothers. 14 Qs 8.4%
Prenatal Education and This topic includes educational strategies for clients during
Counseling prenatal visits. 14 Qs 8.4%
This topic examines nursing care and assessments for clients
Postpartum Care and Recovery during the postpartum period. 14 Qs 8.4%
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This topic covers the assessment and management of
Complications in Pregnancy complications that may arise during pregnancy. 14 Qs 8.4%
Nutritional Considerations in This topic focuses on dietary recommendations and nutritional
Pregnancy and Lactation needs during pregnancy and lactation. 14 Qs 8.4%
Immunization and Disease This topic addresses the importance of immunizations and
Prevention preventive measures during pregnancy and early infancy. 14 Qs 8.4%
This topic includes methods and interventions for managing
Pain Management During Labor pain during labor. 14 Qs 8.4%
Family Support and This topic examines the psychological and emotional support
Psychological Considerations for families during pregnancy and childbirth. 14 Qs 8.4%
Urinary Catheterization and This topic covers the indications and management of
Management indwelling urinary catheters in obstetric clients. 13 Qs 7.8%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 167 Qs 100.0%
TOPIC 1: FETAL HEART RATE MONITORING
14 Questions • 8.4% of Exam • This topic assesses knowledge related to monitoring and interpreting fetal heart rate patterns during
labor.
QUESTION 1
A nurse is caring for a client who has eclampsia and just had a tonic-clonic seizure.
After turning the client's head to the side, which of the following actions should the
nurse take next?
A. Administer magnesium sulfate 4 g IV bolus
B. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter
C. Give oxygen at 10 L/min via face mask
D. Keep the environment quiet and the lights dimmed
Answer: C. Give oxygen at 10 L/min via face mask.
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QUESTION 2
A nurse is caring for a client in labor whose cervix is dilated to 9 cm. She is
experiencing strong contractions every 2 min lasting 75 sec. The nurse should
recognize that the client is in which of the following phases or stages of labor?
A. Latent phase of first stage
B. Active phase of first stage
C. Second stage
D. Transition phase of first stage
Answer: D. Transition phase of first stage.
QUESTION 3
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and is receiving IV oxytocin. The nurse
notes contractions lasting 3 min each. What action should the nurse take?
A. Stop the oxytocin infusion
B. Apply oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula
C. Administer methylergonovine intramuscularly
D. Prepare for an emergent cesarean birth
Answer: A. Stop the oxytocin infusion.
QUESTION 4
A nurse is providing care to a client who is in labor and experienced a spontaneous
rupture of membranes. Which of the following findings requires intervention by the
nurse?
A. Intense contractions lasting less than 30 seconds
B. Rest periods between contractions lasting longer than 90 seconds
C. Fetal heart rate decreased by 15/min
D. Maternal temperature of 37.8 °C (100 °F) after ruptured membranes
Answer: C. Fetal heart rate decreased by 15/min.
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QUESTION 5
A nurse is assisting with monitoring the fetal heart rate tracings of a client who is in
labor. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Baseline fetal heart rate of 110 to 130/min
B. Moderate baseline variability
C. Accelerations in response to fetal stimulation
D. Late decelerations with fetal bradycardia
Answer: D. Late decelerations with fetal bradycardia.
QUESTION 6
A nurse is assessing a 4-hour-old newborn prior to breastfeeding and notes hands and
feet that are cool and slightly blue. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. Apply an oxygen hood over the newborn's head and neck
B. Check the newborn's temperature using a temporal thermometer
C. Place the naked newborn on the mother's bare chest and cover both with a blanket
D. Give the newborn glucose water between feedings
Answer: C. Place the naked newborn on the mother's bare chest and cover both with a blanket.
QUESTION 7
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxytocin to induce labor. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Perform continuous fetal heart rate monitoring
B. Measure maternal temperature every hour
C. Evaluate the maternal contraction pattern every hour
D. Check blood pressure every 5 min
Answer: A. Perform continuous fetal heart rate monitoring.
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