ATI RN Maternal Newborn Nursing
Exam 2025/2026
70 Minutes | 70 Questions | 100% Correct Answers
Section 1: Introduction
This document contains fully verified and 100% correct answers for the ATI RN Maternal
Newborn Nursing Exam, updated for the 2025/2026 exam cycle.
The exam includes 70 questions to be completed in 70 minutes, assessing knowledge and
clinical judgment across all stages of maternity nursing.
Covered content areas include:
Antepartum Assessment and Complications
Intrapartum Nursing Care and Labor Management
Postpartum Recovery and Complication Recognition
Neonatal Assessment, Thermoregulation, and Feeding
Patient Education and Family-Centered Maternity Care
This A+ graded resource mirrors the official ATI exam structure and is ideal for course
exams, practice tests, or NCLEX maternity prep.
Section 2: Exam Questions and Answers
Format: Four answer choices per question (A–D). Correct answer highlighted. Questions
are styled to reflect ATI’s current item formats and clinical reasoning model.
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client at 32 weeks gestation with suspected preeclampsia.
What is a priority finding?
A) Blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg
B) Mild ankle edema
C) Normal urine output
D) Clear lung sounds
Correct Answer: A) Blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg
Rationale: This indicates hypertension, a key preeclampsia sign.
Question 2
A nurse is monitoring a client in active labor. What indicates the need for immediate
intervention?
A) Fetal heart rate of 90 bpm
,B) Regular contractions every 3 minutes
C) Cervical dilation at 6 cm
D) Clear amniotic fluid
Correct Answer: A) Fetal heart rate of 90 bpm
Rationale: This suggests fetal distress.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client 12 hours after delivery. What is a normal finding?
A) Lochia rubra
B) Large clots
C) Fever of 38.5°C (101.3°F)
D) Severe abdominal pain
Correct Answer: A) Lochia rubra
Rationale: This is expected postpartum bleeding.
Question 4
A nurse is assessing a newborn 1 hour after birth. What is a priority observation?
A) Axillary temperature of 36.5°C (97.7°F)
B) Strong cry
C) Pink extremities
D) Heart rate of 110 bpm
Correct Answer: A) Axillary temperature of 36.5°C (97.7°F)
Rationale: This indicates hypothermia risk.
Question 5
A nurse is teaching a new mother about breastfeeding. What is a key instruction?
A) Feed on demand
B) Limit to every 4 hours
C) Use pacifiers immediately
D) Avoid skin-to-skin contact
Correct Answer: A) Feed on demand
Rationale: This supports milk supply.
Question 6
A nurse is assessing a client at 28 weeks gestation with preterm labor. What is a priority
intervention?
A) Administer tocolytics as ordered
B) Encourage ambulation
C) Delay fetal monitoring
D) Discontinue hydration
Correct Answer: A) Administer tocolytics as ordered
Rationale: This delays delivery.
, Question 7
A nurse is monitoring a client during the second stage of labor. What is a normal finding?
A) Strong urge to push
B) Fetal heart rate of 180 bpm
C) No cervical change
D) Irregular contractions
Correct Answer: A) Strong urge to push
Rationale: This indicates progress.
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client with suspected hemorrhage. What is a key sign?
A) Saturated pad in 15 minutes
B) Normal blood pressure
C) Clear lochia
D) No clots
Correct Answer: A) Saturated pad in 15 minutes
Rationale: This suggests excessive bleeding.
Question 9
A nurse is assessing a newborn for thermoregulation. What action is priority?
A) Place in a warm incubator
B) Expose to cold air
C) Delay skin-to-skin
D) Avoid blankets
Correct Answer: A) Place in a warm incubator
Rationale: This prevents hypothermia.
Question 10
A nurse is teaching a client about signs of postpartum depression. What is a key symptom?
A) Persistent sadness
B) Increased energy
C) Normal sleep patterns
D) Joyful mood
Correct Answer: A) Persistent sadness
Rationale: This is a red flag.
Question 11
A nurse is assessing a client at 36 weeks gestation with decreased fetal movement. What is
priority?
A) Perform a nonstress test
B) Encourage rest
C) Delay monitoring
D) Discontinue care
Exam 2025/2026
70 Minutes | 70 Questions | 100% Correct Answers
Section 1: Introduction
This document contains fully verified and 100% correct answers for the ATI RN Maternal
Newborn Nursing Exam, updated for the 2025/2026 exam cycle.
The exam includes 70 questions to be completed in 70 minutes, assessing knowledge and
clinical judgment across all stages of maternity nursing.
Covered content areas include:
Antepartum Assessment and Complications
Intrapartum Nursing Care and Labor Management
Postpartum Recovery and Complication Recognition
Neonatal Assessment, Thermoregulation, and Feeding
Patient Education and Family-Centered Maternity Care
This A+ graded resource mirrors the official ATI exam structure and is ideal for course
exams, practice tests, or NCLEX maternity prep.
Section 2: Exam Questions and Answers
Format: Four answer choices per question (A–D). Correct answer highlighted. Questions
are styled to reflect ATI’s current item formats and clinical reasoning model.
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client at 32 weeks gestation with suspected preeclampsia.
What is a priority finding?
A) Blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg
B) Mild ankle edema
C) Normal urine output
D) Clear lung sounds
Correct Answer: A) Blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg
Rationale: This indicates hypertension, a key preeclampsia sign.
Question 2
A nurse is monitoring a client in active labor. What indicates the need for immediate
intervention?
A) Fetal heart rate of 90 bpm
,B) Regular contractions every 3 minutes
C) Cervical dilation at 6 cm
D) Clear amniotic fluid
Correct Answer: A) Fetal heart rate of 90 bpm
Rationale: This suggests fetal distress.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client 12 hours after delivery. What is a normal finding?
A) Lochia rubra
B) Large clots
C) Fever of 38.5°C (101.3°F)
D) Severe abdominal pain
Correct Answer: A) Lochia rubra
Rationale: This is expected postpartum bleeding.
Question 4
A nurse is assessing a newborn 1 hour after birth. What is a priority observation?
A) Axillary temperature of 36.5°C (97.7°F)
B) Strong cry
C) Pink extremities
D) Heart rate of 110 bpm
Correct Answer: A) Axillary temperature of 36.5°C (97.7°F)
Rationale: This indicates hypothermia risk.
Question 5
A nurse is teaching a new mother about breastfeeding. What is a key instruction?
A) Feed on demand
B) Limit to every 4 hours
C) Use pacifiers immediately
D) Avoid skin-to-skin contact
Correct Answer: A) Feed on demand
Rationale: This supports milk supply.
Question 6
A nurse is assessing a client at 28 weeks gestation with preterm labor. What is a priority
intervention?
A) Administer tocolytics as ordered
B) Encourage ambulation
C) Delay fetal monitoring
D) Discontinue hydration
Correct Answer: A) Administer tocolytics as ordered
Rationale: This delays delivery.
, Question 7
A nurse is monitoring a client during the second stage of labor. What is a normal finding?
A) Strong urge to push
B) Fetal heart rate of 180 bpm
C) No cervical change
D) Irregular contractions
Correct Answer: A) Strong urge to push
Rationale: This indicates progress.
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client with suspected hemorrhage. What is a key sign?
A) Saturated pad in 15 minutes
B) Normal blood pressure
C) Clear lochia
D) No clots
Correct Answer: A) Saturated pad in 15 minutes
Rationale: This suggests excessive bleeding.
Question 9
A nurse is assessing a newborn for thermoregulation. What action is priority?
A) Place in a warm incubator
B) Expose to cold air
C) Delay skin-to-skin
D) Avoid blankets
Correct Answer: A) Place in a warm incubator
Rationale: This prevents hypothermia.
Question 10
A nurse is teaching a client about signs of postpartum depression. What is a key symptom?
A) Persistent sadness
B) Increased energy
C) Normal sleep patterns
D) Joyful mood
Correct Answer: A) Persistent sadness
Rationale: This is a red flag.
Question 11
A nurse is assessing a client at 36 weeks gestation with decreased fetal movement. What is
priority?
A) Perform a nonstress test
B) Encourage rest
C) Delay monitoring
D) Discontinue care
