ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN OB FINAL PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ GTPAL. Answer: G - Gravida
T - Term
P - preterm
A - Abortion
L - Living Children
◉ Probable signs of pregnancy - changes that make the examiner
suspect a woman is pregnant (related to physical changes of the uterus).
Answer: Goodell's sign, ballottement, Chadwick's sign, Hegar's sign,
Abdominal enlargement related to changes in uterine size, shape, &
position, fetal outline felt by examiner, Braxton Hicks contractions,
Positive pregnancy test
◉ Hegar's sign. Answer: Softening and compressibility of the lower
uterus
◉ Chadwick's sign. Answer: Deepened violet-bluish color of vaginal
mucosa secondary to increased vascularity of the area.
,◉ Goodell's sign. Answer: Softening of cervical tip
◉ Ballottement. Answer: Rebound of unengaged fetus
◉ Braxton Hicks. Answer: Painless, irregular contractions that are
usually relieved with walking
◉ Quickening. Answer: Slight fluttering movements of fetus felt by a
woman
◉ Chloasma. Answer: Mask of pregnancy (pigmentation increases on
the face)
◉ Linea nigra. Answer: Dark line of pigmentation from the umbilicus to
the pubic area.
◉ Striae gravidarum. Answer: Stretch marks most often found on the
abdomen and thighs
◉ A RN is teaching a group of women who are pregnant about measures
to relieve backache during pregnancy. The nurse should teach the
women.. Answer: Perform the pelvic rock exercise every day.
Use good body mechanics.
,◉ A RN is teaching a group of clients who are pregnant about behaviors
to avoid during pregnancy. The client needs further instruction when.
Answer: the client states "I can have a drink of wine with dinner."
No alcohol should be consumed during pregnancy.
◉ A client who is at 8 weeks of gestation tells the RN that she isn't sure
she is happy about being pregnant. The RN should respond to the client
by. Answer: stating, "It is normal to have feelings during the first few
months of pregnancy."
Ambivalence during the first trimester is a normal response. The client
usually overcomes ambivalence before the second trimester.
◉ A client who is pregnant should promptly report which of the
following symptoms to the primary care provider? Answer: Vaginal
bleeding
*Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is always a dangerous sign and the
client should notify her primary care provider.
◉ A client who is at 7 weeks of gestation is experiencing N/V in the
morning. The nurse in the prenatal clinic provides teaching that should
include:. Answer: Eat crackers or plain toast before getting out of bed.
Nausea and vomiting may occur during the first trimester. The client
should eat crackers or dry toast ½ to 1 hr before rising in the morning to
relieve discomfort.
, ◉ RN working in a prenatal clinic is providing education to a client who
is pregnant. The client states that she hates milk. A good source of
calcium. Answer: Dark green, leafy vegetables
*Calcium is very important to a developing fetus. It is involved in bone
and teeth formation.
Good sources of calcium include calcium-fortified orange juice, nuts,
legumes, and low oxalate, dark green, leafy vegetables.
◉ Which of the following clients should the nurse be concerned about
regarding weight gain? A client who has gained. Answer: A client who
has gained 3.6 kg (8 lb) in her first trimester has gained too much
weight.
Recommended weight gain during pregnancy is usually 11.2 to 15.9 kg
(25 to 35 lb).
◉ A prenatal nurse recommends folic acid supplements to a client who
is 18. Which of the following defects can occur in the fetus or neonate as
a result of folic acid deficiency? Answer: Folic acid supplements are
recommended to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. It is
recommended that all women of childbearing age take this supplement.
Fresh green, leafy vegetables, liver, peanuts, cereals, and wholegrain
breads.
◉ A pregnant client is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia and has
been prescribed iron supplements. The rn should advise the client to.
Answer: Take the iron supplements with orange juice because Orange
juice contains vitamin C, which aids in the absorption of iron.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ GTPAL. Answer: G - Gravida
T - Term
P - preterm
A - Abortion
L - Living Children
◉ Probable signs of pregnancy - changes that make the examiner
suspect a woman is pregnant (related to physical changes of the uterus).
Answer: Goodell's sign, ballottement, Chadwick's sign, Hegar's sign,
Abdominal enlargement related to changes in uterine size, shape, &
position, fetal outline felt by examiner, Braxton Hicks contractions,
Positive pregnancy test
◉ Hegar's sign. Answer: Softening and compressibility of the lower
uterus
◉ Chadwick's sign. Answer: Deepened violet-bluish color of vaginal
mucosa secondary to increased vascularity of the area.
,◉ Goodell's sign. Answer: Softening of cervical tip
◉ Ballottement. Answer: Rebound of unengaged fetus
◉ Braxton Hicks. Answer: Painless, irregular contractions that are
usually relieved with walking
◉ Quickening. Answer: Slight fluttering movements of fetus felt by a
woman
◉ Chloasma. Answer: Mask of pregnancy (pigmentation increases on
the face)
◉ Linea nigra. Answer: Dark line of pigmentation from the umbilicus to
the pubic area.
◉ Striae gravidarum. Answer: Stretch marks most often found on the
abdomen and thighs
◉ A RN is teaching a group of women who are pregnant about measures
to relieve backache during pregnancy. The nurse should teach the
women.. Answer: Perform the pelvic rock exercise every day.
Use good body mechanics.
,◉ A RN is teaching a group of clients who are pregnant about behaviors
to avoid during pregnancy. The client needs further instruction when.
Answer: the client states "I can have a drink of wine with dinner."
No alcohol should be consumed during pregnancy.
◉ A client who is at 8 weeks of gestation tells the RN that she isn't sure
she is happy about being pregnant. The RN should respond to the client
by. Answer: stating, "It is normal to have feelings during the first few
months of pregnancy."
Ambivalence during the first trimester is a normal response. The client
usually overcomes ambivalence before the second trimester.
◉ A client who is pregnant should promptly report which of the
following symptoms to the primary care provider? Answer: Vaginal
bleeding
*Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is always a dangerous sign and the
client should notify her primary care provider.
◉ A client who is at 7 weeks of gestation is experiencing N/V in the
morning. The nurse in the prenatal clinic provides teaching that should
include:. Answer: Eat crackers or plain toast before getting out of bed.
Nausea and vomiting may occur during the first trimester. The client
should eat crackers or dry toast ½ to 1 hr before rising in the morning to
relieve discomfort.
, ◉ RN working in a prenatal clinic is providing education to a client who
is pregnant. The client states that she hates milk. A good source of
calcium. Answer: Dark green, leafy vegetables
*Calcium is very important to a developing fetus. It is involved in bone
and teeth formation.
Good sources of calcium include calcium-fortified orange juice, nuts,
legumes, and low oxalate, dark green, leafy vegetables.
◉ Which of the following clients should the nurse be concerned about
regarding weight gain? A client who has gained. Answer: A client who
has gained 3.6 kg (8 lb) in her first trimester has gained too much
weight.
Recommended weight gain during pregnancy is usually 11.2 to 15.9 kg
(25 to 35 lb).
◉ A prenatal nurse recommends folic acid supplements to a client who
is 18. Which of the following defects can occur in the fetus or neonate as
a result of folic acid deficiency? Answer: Folic acid supplements are
recommended to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. It is
recommended that all women of childbearing age take this supplement.
Fresh green, leafy vegetables, liver, peanuts, cereals, and wholegrain
breads.
◉ A pregnant client is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia and has
been prescribed iron supplements. The rn should advise the client to.
Answer: Take the iron supplements with orange juice because Orange
juice contains vitamin C, which aids in the absorption of iron.
