ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN 2024 EXAM/ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN
PROCTORED EXAM 150+ ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT)/ A+ GRADE
ASSURED
1. A nurse is providing prenatal education to a client in her first
trimester. Which of the following should the nurse emphasize as
an important aspect of fetal development during this period?
• A. Formation of the central nervous system
• B. Organogenesis
• C. Development of muscle mass
• D. Differentiation of sex organs
2. Which of the following is a common sign of gestational
hypertension?
• A. Hypoglycemia
• B. Proteinuria
• C. Increased fetal movement
• D. Elevated blood glucose levels
3. A client at 28 weeks' gestation reports experiencing severe
headache, visual disturbances, and epigastric pain. The nurse
recognizes these as symptoms of:
• A. Preeclampsia
• B. Gestational diabetes
• C. Hyperemesis gravidarum
• D. Placenta previa
,4. When educating a breastfeeding mother about nutrition, the
nurse should include which of the following dietary
recommendations?
• A. Increase caloric intake by 500 calories per day
• B. Consume 1,000 additional calories per day
• C. Increase protein intake to 150 grams per day
• D. Avoid all dairy products
5. The nurse is assessing a newborn's reflexes. Which of the
following reflexes is typically present at birth and diminishes by
4 months of age?
• A. Babinski reflex
• B. Moro reflex
• C. Stepping reflex
• D. Tonic neck reflex
6. A nurse is caring for a client in labor who is experiencing variable
decelerations in fetal heart rate. What is the priority
intervention?
• A. Change the client's position
• B. Administer oxygen at 2 L/min
• C. Increase IV fluid rate
• D. Prepare for immediate delivery
7. Which of the following indicates effective breastfeeding?
• A. Breastfeeding for 5 minutes per breast
• B. Audible swallowing sounds
• C. Feeding every 6 hours
, • D. Formula supplementation after each feeding
8. A client at 36 weeks' gestation is diagnosed with
oligohydramnios. Which of the following complications should
the nurse anticipate?
• A. Macrosomia
• B. Fetal renal anomalies
• C. Polyhydramnios
• D. Hyperbilirubinemia
9. During a postpartum assessment, the nurse finds the fundus to
be boggy and displaced to the right. What should the nurse do
first?
• A. Administer oxytocin
• B. Assist the client to void
• C. Massage the fundus
• D. Encourage breastfeeding
10. A nurse is caring for a newborn with jaundice. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of
care?
• A. Initiate phototherapy
• B. Reduce feeding frequency
• C. Administer vitamin K
• D. Keep the newborn under a radiant warmer
11. What is the primary purpose of administering Rho(D)
immune globulin to an Rh-negative mother after delivery?
• A. Prevent infection
, • B. Prevent Rh sensitization in future pregnancies
• C. Promote uterine involution
• D. Increase maternal hemoglobin levels
12. A nurse is teaching a prenatal class about signs of labor.
Which of the following should be included as a sign of true
labor?
• A. Irregular contractions
• B. Contractions that increase in intensity with walking
• C. Pain relief with activity
• D. Contractions felt in the abdomen
13. Which of the following interventions is appropriate for a
client experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum?
• A. Encourage a low-sodium diet
• B. Administer antiemetic medications
• C. Advise frequent intake of small, dry meals
• D. Increase fluid intake before meals
14. The nurse is assessing a postpartum client who had a
vaginal delivery 1 hour ago. Which of the following findings
would require immediate intervention?
• A. Fundus firm and midline
• B. Moderate lochia rubra
• C. Perineal pad saturated in 15 minutes
• D. Mild perineal edema
PROCTORED EXAM 150+ ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT)/ A+ GRADE
ASSURED
1. A nurse is providing prenatal education to a client in her first
trimester. Which of the following should the nurse emphasize as
an important aspect of fetal development during this period?
• A. Formation of the central nervous system
• B. Organogenesis
• C. Development of muscle mass
• D. Differentiation of sex organs
2. Which of the following is a common sign of gestational
hypertension?
• A. Hypoglycemia
• B. Proteinuria
• C. Increased fetal movement
• D. Elevated blood glucose levels
3. A client at 28 weeks' gestation reports experiencing severe
headache, visual disturbances, and epigastric pain. The nurse
recognizes these as symptoms of:
• A. Preeclampsia
• B. Gestational diabetes
• C. Hyperemesis gravidarum
• D. Placenta previa
,4. When educating a breastfeeding mother about nutrition, the
nurse should include which of the following dietary
recommendations?
• A. Increase caloric intake by 500 calories per day
• B. Consume 1,000 additional calories per day
• C. Increase protein intake to 150 grams per day
• D. Avoid all dairy products
5. The nurse is assessing a newborn's reflexes. Which of the
following reflexes is typically present at birth and diminishes by
4 months of age?
• A. Babinski reflex
• B. Moro reflex
• C. Stepping reflex
• D. Tonic neck reflex
6. A nurse is caring for a client in labor who is experiencing variable
decelerations in fetal heart rate. What is the priority
intervention?
• A. Change the client's position
• B. Administer oxygen at 2 L/min
• C. Increase IV fluid rate
• D. Prepare for immediate delivery
7. Which of the following indicates effective breastfeeding?
• A. Breastfeeding for 5 minutes per breast
• B. Audible swallowing sounds
• C. Feeding every 6 hours
, • D. Formula supplementation after each feeding
8. A client at 36 weeks' gestation is diagnosed with
oligohydramnios. Which of the following complications should
the nurse anticipate?
• A. Macrosomia
• B. Fetal renal anomalies
• C. Polyhydramnios
• D. Hyperbilirubinemia
9. During a postpartum assessment, the nurse finds the fundus to
be boggy and displaced to the right. What should the nurse do
first?
• A. Administer oxytocin
• B. Assist the client to void
• C. Massage the fundus
• D. Encourage breastfeeding
10. A nurse is caring for a newborn with jaundice. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of
care?
• A. Initiate phototherapy
• B. Reduce feeding frequency
• C. Administer vitamin K
• D. Keep the newborn under a radiant warmer
11. What is the primary purpose of administering Rho(D)
immune globulin to an Rh-negative mother after delivery?
• A. Prevent infection
, • B. Prevent Rh sensitization in future pregnancies
• C. Promote uterine involution
• D. Increase maternal hemoglobin levels
12. A nurse is teaching a prenatal class about signs of labor.
Which of the following should be included as a sign of true
labor?
• A. Irregular contractions
• B. Contractions that increase in intensity with walking
• C. Pain relief with activity
• D. Contractions felt in the abdomen
13. Which of the following interventions is appropriate for a
client experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum?
• A. Encourage a low-sodium diet
• B. Administer antiemetic medications
• C. Advise frequent intake of small, dry meals
• D. Increase fluid intake before meals
14. The nurse is assessing a postpartum client who had a
vaginal delivery 1 hour ago. Which of the following findings
would require immediate intervention?
• A. Fundus firm and midline
• B. Moderate lochia rubra
• C. Perineal pad saturated in 15 minutes
• D. Mild perineal edema
