ATI Maternal Newborn Retake
Practice Exam Questions And
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1. A nurse is assessing a client at 32 weeks of gestation who reports
sudden painless vaginal bleeding. Which condition should the nurse
suspect?
A. Placenta accreta
B. Placental abruption
C. Placenta previa
D. Uterine rupture
Answer: C. Placenta previa
Rationale: Placenta previa typically presents with painless bright red
vaginal bleeding during the third trimester.
2. A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately after birth. Which
action should the nurse perform first?
,A. Administer vitamin K
B. Apply identification bands
C. Dry the newborn
D. Obtain weight
Answer: C. Dry the newborn
Rationale: Drying prevents heat loss and stimulates respirations.
3. A nurse is monitoring a client in labor. Early decelerations are
noted on the fetal monitor. What is the appropriate action?
A. Notify the provider
B. Administer oxygen
C. Turn client to side
D. Continue monitoring
Answer: D. Continue monitoring
Rationale: Early decelerations are caused by fetal head compression
and are usually benign.
4. A nurse is assessing a postpartum client. Which finding indicates
uterine atony?
A. Firm uterus
,B. Boggy uterus
C. Midline uterus
D. Scant lochia
Answer: B. Boggy uterus
Rationale: A boggy uterus indicates poor contraction and risk of
hemorrhage.
5. A nurse is caring for a newborn. Which is the normal respiratory
rate?
A. 20–30/min
B. 30–60/min
C. 60–80/min
D. 10–20/min
Answer: B. 30–60/min
Rationale: Normal newborn respirations range from 30 to 60 breaths
per minute.
6. A nurse is teaching about breastfeeding. Which instruction is
correct?
A. Feed every 6 hours
B. Limit feeding to 5 minutes
, C. Feed on demand
D. Offer water between feedings
Answer: C. Feed on demand
Rationale: Newborns should be breastfed on demand to ensure
adequate intake.
7. A nurse is caring for a postpartum client. Which finding requires
immediate action?
A. Temperature 37.4°C (99.3°F)
B. Lochia rubra
C. Saturated pad in 15 minutes
D. Mild cramping
Answer: C. Saturated pad in 15 minutes
Rationale: Excessive bleeding suggests postpartum hemorrhage.
8. A nurse is caring for a client with preeclampsia. Which medication
should be anticipated?
A. Oxytocin
B. Magnesium sulfate
C. Methylergonovine
D. Terbutaline
Practice Exam Questions And
Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Plus Rationales
2026/2027 Q&A | Instant
Download Pdf
1. A nurse is assessing a client at 32 weeks of gestation who reports
sudden painless vaginal bleeding. Which condition should the nurse
suspect?
A. Placenta accreta
B. Placental abruption
C. Placenta previa
D. Uterine rupture
Answer: C. Placenta previa
Rationale: Placenta previa typically presents with painless bright red
vaginal bleeding during the third trimester.
2. A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately after birth. Which
action should the nurse perform first?
,A. Administer vitamin K
B. Apply identification bands
C. Dry the newborn
D. Obtain weight
Answer: C. Dry the newborn
Rationale: Drying prevents heat loss and stimulates respirations.
3. A nurse is monitoring a client in labor. Early decelerations are
noted on the fetal monitor. What is the appropriate action?
A. Notify the provider
B. Administer oxygen
C. Turn client to side
D. Continue monitoring
Answer: D. Continue monitoring
Rationale: Early decelerations are caused by fetal head compression
and are usually benign.
4. A nurse is assessing a postpartum client. Which finding indicates
uterine atony?
A. Firm uterus
,B. Boggy uterus
C. Midline uterus
D. Scant lochia
Answer: B. Boggy uterus
Rationale: A boggy uterus indicates poor contraction and risk of
hemorrhage.
5. A nurse is caring for a newborn. Which is the normal respiratory
rate?
A. 20–30/min
B. 30–60/min
C. 60–80/min
D. 10–20/min
Answer: B. 30–60/min
Rationale: Normal newborn respirations range from 30 to 60 breaths
per minute.
6. A nurse is teaching about breastfeeding. Which instruction is
correct?
A. Feed every 6 hours
B. Limit feeding to 5 minutes
, C. Feed on demand
D. Offer water between feedings
Answer: C. Feed on demand
Rationale: Newborns should be breastfed on demand to ensure
adequate intake.
7. A nurse is caring for a postpartum client. Which finding requires
immediate action?
A. Temperature 37.4°C (99.3°F)
B. Lochia rubra
C. Saturated pad in 15 minutes
D. Mild cramping
Answer: C. Saturated pad in 15 minutes
Rationale: Excessive bleeding suggests postpartum hemorrhage.
8. A nurse is caring for a client with preeclampsia. Which medication
should be anticipated?
A. Oxytocin
B. Magnesium sulfate
C. Methylergonovine
D. Terbutaline
