ATI-MATERNAL NEWBORN PRACTICE QUESTIONS (1–150) Most Recent
exam COMPLETE (2026) EXAM Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
(Latest Update 2026) Graded A+
(All original & safe to use for studying..)
1. A pregnant client asks what the hormone hCG does. The nurse responds:
A. Maintains the corpus luteum early in pregnancy.
B. Stimulates uterine contractions.
C. Matures fetal lungs.
D. Prevents implantation.
Rationale: hCG maintains the corpus luteum until the placenta produces progesterone.
2. A client at 10 weeks gestation reports morning sickness. The nurse recommends:
A. Eat three large meals.
B. Increase fluid intake with meals.
C. Eat dry crackers before rising.
D. Take iron supplements at bedtime.
Crackers before rising reduce nausea.
3. A client in the second trimester reports dizziness when lying on her back. The cause is:
A. Hypoglycemia.
B. Supine hypotension syndrome.
C. Hyperemesis.
D. Dehydration.
The uterus compresses the vena cava when supine.
4. A nurse teaches that folic acid prevents:
A. Heart defects.
B. Neural tube defects.
C. Congenital cataracts.
D. Gastroschisis.
EXAMPREPMASTER
, Folate prevents spina bifida & anencephaly.
5. A client’s rubella titer is non-immune. The nurse instructs her to receive the vaccine:
A. Now.
B. During the second trimester.
C. Immediately postpartum.
D. Two weeks before delivery.
Rubella is a live vaccine → give postpartum.
6. A pregnant client with pica eats cornstarch. The nurse should assess for:
A. Anemia.
B. Hypercalcemia.
C. Renal insufficiency.
D. Hypernatremia.
Pica is associated with iron-deficiency anemia.
7. Which finding in a 32-week client requires immediate reporting?
A. Mild pedal edema.
B. Frequent urination.
C. Persistent headache.
D. Linea nigra.
Headache = possible preeclampsia.
8. A client with hyperemesis gravidarum is at risk for:
A. Hypercalcemia.
B. Metabolic alkalosis.
C. Fluid/electrolyte imbalance.
D. Hyperglycemia.
Severe vomiting → dehydration & electrolyte loss.
EXAMPREPMASTER
, 9. A client asks how much weight to gain during pregnancy. She is normal BMI.
A. 11–20 lb
B. 15–25 lb
C. 25–35 lb
D. 35–45 lb
Normal BMI = recommended gain 25–35 lb.
10. A prenatal client reports no fetal movement for 12 hours. The nurse should instruct:
A. Drink cold water and try counting again.
B. Call 911.
C. Lie supine.
D. Schedule induction immediately.
Cold/stimulating drinks may encourage fetal activity before escalation.
11. A nurse teaching danger signs tells a client to report:
A. Constipation.
B. Frequent urination.
C. Vaginal bleeding.
D. Braxton Hicks.
Bleeding indicates possible placenta previa or abruption.
12. A client at 20 weeks should report:
A. Quickening.
B. Nosebleeds.
C. Swelling of face/hands.
D. Linea nigra.
Facial/hand swelling = preeclampsia warning.
13. A nurse teaching about amniocentesis explains:
A. It is done before 10 weeks.
B. It evaluates lung maturity.
EXAMPREPMASTER
exam COMPLETE (2026) EXAM Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
(Latest Update 2026) Graded A+
(All original & safe to use for studying..)
1. A pregnant client asks what the hormone hCG does. The nurse responds:
A. Maintains the corpus luteum early in pregnancy.
B. Stimulates uterine contractions.
C. Matures fetal lungs.
D. Prevents implantation.
Rationale: hCG maintains the corpus luteum until the placenta produces progesterone.
2. A client at 10 weeks gestation reports morning sickness. The nurse recommends:
A. Eat three large meals.
B. Increase fluid intake with meals.
C. Eat dry crackers before rising.
D. Take iron supplements at bedtime.
Crackers before rising reduce nausea.
3. A client in the second trimester reports dizziness when lying on her back. The cause is:
A. Hypoglycemia.
B. Supine hypotension syndrome.
C. Hyperemesis.
D. Dehydration.
The uterus compresses the vena cava when supine.
4. A nurse teaches that folic acid prevents:
A. Heart defects.
B. Neural tube defects.
C. Congenital cataracts.
D. Gastroschisis.
EXAMPREPMASTER
, Folate prevents spina bifida & anencephaly.
5. A client’s rubella titer is non-immune. The nurse instructs her to receive the vaccine:
A. Now.
B. During the second trimester.
C. Immediately postpartum.
D. Two weeks before delivery.
Rubella is a live vaccine → give postpartum.
6. A pregnant client with pica eats cornstarch. The nurse should assess for:
A. Anemia.
B. Hypercalcemia.
C. Renal insufficiency.
D. Hypernatremia.
Pica is associated with iron-deficiency anemia.
7. Which finding in a 32-week client requires immediate reporting?
A. Mild pedal edema.
B. Frequent urination.
C. Persistent headache.
D. Linea nigra.
Headache = possible preeclampsia.
8. A client with hyperemesis gravidarum is at risk for:
A. Hypercalcemia.
B. Metabolic alkalosis.
C. Fluid/electrolyte imbalance.
D. Hyperglycemia.
Severe vomiting → dehydration & electrolyte loss.
EXAMPREPMASTER
, 9. A client asks how much weight to gain during pregnancy. She is normal BMI.
A. 11–20 lb
B. 15–25 lb
C. 25–35 lb
D. 35–45 lb
Normal BMI = recommended gain 25–35 lb.
10. A prenatal client reports no fetal movement for 12 hours. The nurse should instruct:
A. Drink cold water and try counting again.
B. Call 911.
C. Lie supine.
D. Schedule induction immediately.
Cold/stimulating drinks may encourage fetal activity before escalation.
11. A nurse teaching danger signs tells a client to report:
A. Constipation.
B. Frequent urination.
C. Vaginal bleeding.
D. Braxton Hicks.
Bleeding indicates possible placenta previa or abruption.
12. A client at 20 weeks should report:
A. Quickening.
B. Nosebleeds.
C. Swelling of face/hands.
D. Linea nigra.
Facial/hand swelling = preeclampsia warning.
13. A nurse teaching about amniocentesis explains:
A. It is done before 10 weeks.
B. It evaluates lung maturity.
EXAMPREPMASTER
