RN ATI Maternal Newborn OB
Proctored Exam 2026 - Verified Q&A
(Questions 61–70)
1. 61. A nurse is preparing to administer vitamin K to a newborn. What is the purpose of
this medication?
✔ Correct Answer: To prevent bleeding disorders
Rationale:
Newborns have low vitamin K levels at birth, which places them at risk for hemorrhagic
disease. The injection promotes clotting.
2. 62. A client in labor is experiencing variable decelerations. What action should the nurse
take first?
✔ Correct Answer: Reposition the client
Rationale:
Variable decelerations are often caused by cord compression. Repositioning may relieve
pressure on the umbilical cord.
3. 63. A client in active labor is requesting pain relief. She is 8 cm dilated. What is the
appropriate nursing action?
✔ Correct Answer: Support non-pharmacological pain relief
measures
Rationale:
At 8 cm dilation, pharmacologic analgesia may be limited. Non-pharmacologic support is
safest and effective.
4. 64. A nurse is providing teaching to a client with a molar pregnancy. Which information
is important to include?
Proctored Exam 2026 - Verified Q&A
(Questions 61–70)
1. 61. A nurse is preparing to administer vitamin K to a newborn. What is the purpose of
this medication?
✔ Correct Answer: To prevent bleeding disorders
Rationale:
Newborns have low vitamin K levels at birth, which places them at risk for hemorrhagic
disease. The injection promotes clotting.
2. 62. A client in labor is experiencing variable decelerations. What action should the nurse
take first?
✔ Correct Answer: Reposition the client
Rationale:
Variable decelerations are often caused by cord compression. Repositioning may relieve
pressure on the umbilical cord.
3. 63. A client in active labor is requesting pain relief. She is 8 cm dilated. What is the
appropriate nursing action?
✔ Correct Answer: Support non-pharmacological pain relief
measures
Rationale:
At 8 cm dilation, pharmacologic analgesia may be limited. Non-pharmacologic support is
safest and effective.
4. 64. A nurse is providing teaching to a client with a molar pregnancy. Which information
is important to include?
