ATI RN MATERNAL NEWBORN PRACTICE 209 A
2026 PRACTICE TEST WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ A nurse is reinforcing education with a client who is of
childbearing age. The nurse should state that which of the following
structures expels the mature ovum?
Blastocyst
Fallopian tube
Corpus luteum
Graafian follicle. Answer: Graafian follicle
Rationale: The Graafian follicle expels the mature ovum.
◉ A nurse is assisting with the preparation of a laboring client who
is scheduled to receive an intrauterine pressure catheter. The client
asks why this type of monitoring is needed. which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
,"This type of monitoring is necessary for timing the frequency of
your contractions."
"This type of monitoring is noninvasive, so it is the best way to
monitor your labor contractions."
"This type of monitor allows us to evaluate your baby's heart rate
while you are in labor."
"This type of monitoring allow us to measure the intensity of your
contractions.". Answer: "This type of monitoring allow us to measure
the intensity of your contractions."
Rationale: A tocotransducer can monitor the frequency and duration
of contractions, but only an intrauterine pressure catheter can
monitor the intensity of contractions.
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 37 weeks of
gestation and is HIC positive. Which of the following orders should
the nurse clarify with the provider?
Intermittent auscultation
Biophyscial profile
,Non-stress test (NST)
Fetal scalp electrode. Answer: Fetal scalp electrode
Rationale: the placement if a fetal scalp electrode is an invasive
procedure that requires ruptured membranes. The electrode is
inserted into the fetal scalp, which will increase the fetus's exposure
to HIV and in contraindicated.
◉ A nurse in an antepartum clinic is collecting data from a client
who is 2 weeks postpartum and reports vaginal discharge. Which of
the following discharge characteristics should the nurse expect?
Dark red uterine discharge
Pinkish-brown vaginal discharge
Yellowish-white uterine discharge
Bright red vaginal discharge. Answer: Yellowish-white uterine
discharge
, Rationale: Lochia alba is yellow to white uterine discharge. This is
present about 10 to 14 days following birth and can persist up to 8
weeks. Lochia alba consist of leukocytes, decidua, epithelial cells,
mucus, serum, and bacteria.
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postpartum following a
cesarean birth. Which of the following laboratory findings should
the ensure report to the provider?
Hematocrit 34%
White blood cell counts 12, 000/mmΔ3
Blood glucose 50 mg/dL
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 33 mm/hr. Answer: Blood glucose
50 mg/dL
Rationale: The placental enzyme insulinase reverses the
diabetogenic effects of pregnancy, which results in significantly
lower blood glucose levels in the immediate postpartum period.
Pregnant clients who have type 1 diabetes will likely require much
less insulin for several days after birth. This blood glucose level I
dangerously low and requires intervention. The normal level for
blood glucose is about 70 to 110 mg/dL.
2026 PRACTICE TEST WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ A nurse is reinforcing education with a client who is of
childbearing age. The nurse should state that which of the following
structures expels the mature ovum?
Blastocyst
Fallopian tube
Corpus luteum
Graafian follicle. Answer: Graafian follicle
Rationale: The Graafian follicle expels the mature ovum.
◉ A nurse is assisting with the preparation of a laboring client who
is scheduled to receive an intrauterine pressure catheter. The client
asks why this type of monitoring is needed. which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
,"This type of monitoring is necessary for timing the frequency of
your contractions."
"This type of monitoring is noninvasive, so it is the best way to
monitor your labor contractions."
"This type of monitor allows us to evaluate your baby's heart rate
while you are in labor."
"This type of monitoring allow us to measure the intensity of your
contractions.". Answer: "This type of monitoring allow us to measure
the intensity of your contractions."
Rationale: A tocotransducer can monitor the frequency and duration
of contractions, but only an intrauterine pressure catheter can
monitor the intensity of contractions.
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 37 weeks of
gestation and is HIC positive. Which of the following orders should
the nurse clarify with the provider?
Intermittent auscultation
Biophyscial profile
,Non-stress test (NST)
Fetal scalp electrode. Answer: Fetal scalp electrode
Rationale: the placement if a fetal scalp electrode is an invasive
procedure that requires ruptured membranes. The electrode is
inserted into the fetal scalp, which will increase the fetus's exposure
to HIV and in contraindicated.
◉ A nurse in an antepartum clinic is collecting data from a client
who is 2 weeks postpartum and reports vaginal discharge. Which of
the following discharge characteristics should the nurse expect?
Dark red uterine discharge
Pinkish-brown vaginal discharge
Yellowish-white uterine discharge
Bright red vaginal discharge. Answer: Yellowish-white uterine
discharge
, Rationale: Lochia alba is yellow to white uterine discharge. This is
present about 10 to 14 days following birth and can persist up to 8
weeks. Lochia alba consist of leukocytes, decidua, epithelial cells,
mucus, serum, and bacteria.
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postpartum following a
cesarean birth. Which of the following laboratory findings should
the ensure report to the provider?
Hematocrit 34%
White blood cell counts 12, 000/mmΔ3
Blood glucose 50 mg/dL
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 33 mm/hr. Answer: Blood glucose
50 mg/dL
Rationale: The placental enzyme insulinase reverses the
diabetogenic effects of pregnancy, which results in significantly
lower blood glucose levels in the immediate postpartum period.
Pregnant clients who have type 1 diabetes will likely require much
less insulin for several days after birth. This blood glucose level I
dangerously low and requires intervention. The normal level for
blood glucose is about 70 to 110 mg/dL.
