11/15/25, 3:59 PM Maternity exam 3 practice questions
ATI Maternity exam 3 practice questions Newest Version
2026 \complete questions and accurate detailed answers
\Latest update 2025 -2026 \GRADED A+
Following a cesarean D. Postpartum Hemmorage
section (C-section), the
nurse caring for the client
notes the following
assessment data:
temperature
99.1°F, heart rate 136,
respirations 20, blood
pressure 82/48 mm Hg. Her
skin is pale and clammy to
the touch. The nurse
reports concern of what
postpartum complication to
the provider?
A. Respiratory depression
B. Renal failure
C. Wound infection
D. Postpartum hemorrhage
While presenting an A,C
educational session on
childbirth, the nurse was
asked to discuss risk
factors for a cesarean
section (C- section). What
should the nurse include in
her response? Select all that
apply.
A. Advanced maternal age
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B. Spontaneous labor onset
C. Breech position
D. Maternal request
E. Multiparity
The obstetric nurse is C. Administer IV fluid bolus
preparing a client for an
epidural. What is the
priority nursing
intervention before this
procedure?
A. Monitor fetal heart tones
B. Obtain maternal blood
pressure
C. Administer IV fluid bolus
D. Assess for prior epidural
anesthesia
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The nurse is assessing a D. The client reports no voiding
client 12 hours post- since the catheter was removed.
cesarean section (C-section)
delivery of a healthy male
infant weighing 9 pounds 3
ounces. The client's Foley
catheter was removed 3
hours ago. Which
subjective
assessment data requires
immediate intervention?
A. The client reports pain at
a level of four and can
tolerate a five.
B. The client reports the infant
nursed for
about 20 minutes one and a
half hours ago.
C. The client has a blood
pressure of 92/48.
D. The client reports no
voiding since the catheter
was removed.
A nurse is preparing to assist A.Side-lying position
a new mother with E. Football hold
breastfeeding following a
cesarean section (C-
section) delivery. Which
positions will the nurse
recommend to
maximize patient comfort
while
breastfeeding? Select all that
apply.
A. Side-lying position
B. Cradle hold
C. C-cup positioning
D. Using a breast pump
E. Football hold
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A nurse is caring for a B. Ampicillin
client following a cesarean
section (C-section) 4 hours
ago that occurred due to
arrest of labor.
Initially, the client was
admitted to the hospital
2 days ago after
experiencing
spontaneous rupture of
membranes. Which
medication order does the
nurse anticipate for this
client?
A. Bisacodyl
B. Ampicillin
C. Methergine
D. Dexamethasone
While the nurse is preparing A. "Tell me about how you are feeling right now."
a client for an emergency
cesarean section (C-
section), the family voices
concern that the client is
extremely nervous about
the procedure. How does
the nurse respond to the
client?
A. "Tell me about how you
are feeling right now."
B. "We do many C-sections
every day; you will be
fine."
C. "I am going to insert the
Foley catheter now."
D. "It is important that you
try to calm down for the
baby."
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ATI Maternity exam 3 practice questions Newest Version
2026 \complete questions and accurate detailed answers
\Latest update 2025 -2026 \GRADED A+
Following a cesarean D. Postpartum Hemmorage
section (C-section), the
nurse caring for the client
notes the following
assessment data:
temperature
99.1°F, heart rate 136,
respirations 20, blood
pressure 82/48 mm Hg. Her
skin is pale and clammy to
the touch. The nurse
reports concern of what
postpartum complication to
the provider?
A. Respiratory depression
B. Renal failure
C. Wound infection
D. Postpartum hemorrhage
While presenting an A,C
educational session on
childbirth, the nurse was
asked to discuss risk
factors for a cesarean
section (C- section). What
should the nurse include in
her response? Select all that
apply.
A. Advanced maternal age
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B. Spontaneous labor onset
C. Breech position
D. Maternal request
E. Multiparity
The obstetric nurse is C. Administer IV fluid bolus
preparing a client for an
epidural. What is the
priority nursing
intervention before this
procedure?
A. Monitor fetal heart tones
B. Obtain maternal blood
pressure
C. Administer IV fluid bolus
D. Assess for prior epidural
anesthesia
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The nurse is assessing a D. The client reports no voiding
client 12 hours post- since the catheter was removed.
cesarean section (C-section)
delivery of a healthy male
infant weighing 9 pounds 3
ounces. The client's Foley
catheter was removed 3
hours ago. Which
subjective
assessment data requires
immediate intervention?
A. The client reports pain at
a level of four and can
tolerate a five.
B. The client reports the infant
nursed for
about 20 minutes one and a
half hours ago.
C. The client has a blood
pressure of 92/48.
D. The client reports no
voiding since the catheter
was removed.
A nurse is preparing to assist A.Side-lying position
a new mother with E. Football hold
breastfeeding following a
cesarean section (C-
section) delivery. Which
positions will the nurse
recommend to
maximize patient comfort
while
breastfeeding? Select all that
apply.
A. Side-lying position
B. Cradle hold
C. C-cup positioning
D. Using a breast pump
E. Football hold
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A nurse is caring for a B. Ampicillin
client following a cesarean
section (C-section) 4 hours
ago that occurred due to
arrest of labor.
Initially, the client was
admitted to the hospital
2 days ago after
experiencing
spontaneous rupture of
membranes. Which
medication order does the
nurse anticipate for this
client?
A. Bisacodyl
B. Ampicillin
C. Methergine
D. Dexamethasone
While the nurse is preparing A. "Tell me about how you are feeling right now."
a client for an emergency
cesarean section (C-
section), the family voices
concern that the client is
extremely nervous about
the procedure. How does
the nurse respond to the
client?
A. "Tell me about how you
are feeling right now."
B. "We do many C-sections
every day; you will be
fine."
C. "I am going to insert the
Foley catheter now."
D. "It is important that you
try to calm down for the
baby."
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