ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN 2024 EXAM/ ATI
MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED EXAM
2024 ACTUAL EXAM 70 QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS /A+ GRADE
ASSURED
Question 1: A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 weeks postpartum following a
cesarean birth. Which of the following clinical findings should the nurse identify
as an indication of postpartum infection?
A: Unilateral breast pain
B: Persistent abdominal
striae C: Lochia alba
D: WBC count 12,000/mm3
Answer: A: Unilateral breast pain
Question 2: A nurse is assessing client who has preeclampsia during a
prenatal visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider? A: Blood glucose 110 mg/Dl B: Deep tendon reflexes of 2+ C:
Urine protein of 3+
D: Hemoglobin 13 g/Dl
Answer: C: Urine protein of 3+
Question 3: A nurse is providing teaching about the expected effects of
magnesium sulfate to a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and has
preeclampsia. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
A: “This medication improves tissue perfusion.”
B: “This medication increases cardiac output.”
,C: “This medication stabilizes the fetal heart
rate.” D: “This medication prevents
seizures.”
Answer: D: “This medication prevents seizures.”
,Question 4: A nurse is teaching a prenatal class regarding false labor. Which of
the following information should the nurse include? A: “You will have dilation
and effacement of the cervix.” B: “Your contractions will become temporarily
regular.” C: “You will have bloody show.”
D: “Your contractions will become more intense when walking.”
Answer: B: “Your contractions will become temporarily regular.”
Question 5: A nurse manager is revising a maternal unit policy to ensure proper
identification of newborns. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
policy?
A: Check the newborn’s identification using the crib card. B:
Replace the infant’s identification band after his name has been
recorded. C: Require visitors to wear an identification band.
D: Obtain an imprint of the infant’s feet prior to taking him to the nursery.
Answer: D: Obtain an imprint of the infant’s feet prior to taking him to the
nursery.
Question 6: A nurse is caring for a client who delivered by cesarean birth 6 hr
ago. The nurse notes a steady trickle of vaginal bleeding that does not stop with
fundal massage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A: Apply
an ice pack to the incision site. B: Replace the surgical dressing.
C: Administer 500 mL lactated Ringer’s IV
bolus. D: Evaluate urinary output.
Answer: D: Evaluate urinary output. (Please note option C is for cases of
hydration. The correct answer is option D, and the nurse ought to encourage
the client to empty her bladder frequently (every 2 to 3 hr) to prevent
possible displacement of the uterus and atony)
Question 7: A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is
postpartum and has engorged breasts. Which of the following nonpharmacological
comfort measures should the nurse include in the teaching?
A: Wear nipple shields during the
feeding. B: Use a breast binder for
2 days.
, C: Use plastic-lined breast pads.
MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED EXAM
2024 ACTUAL EXAM 70 QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS /A+ GRADE
ASSURED
Question 1: A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 weeks postpartum following a
cesarean birth. Which of the following clinical findings should the nurse identify
as an indication of postpartum infection?
A: Unilateral breast pain
B: Persistent abdominal
striae C: Lochia alba
D: WBC count 12,000/mm3
Answer: A: Unilateral breast pain
Question 2: A nurse is assessing client who has preeclampsia during a
prenatal visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider? A: Blood glucose 110 mg/Dl B: Deep tendon reflexes of 2+ C:
Urine protein of 3+
D: Hemoglobin 13 g/Dl
Answer: C: Urine protein of 3+
Question 3: A nurse is providing teaching about the expected effects of
magnesium sulfate to a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and has
preeclampsia. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
A: “This medication improves tissue perfusion.”
B: “This medication increases cardiac output.”
,C: “This medication stabilizes the fetal heart
rate.” D: “This medication prevents
seizures.”
Answer: D: “This medication prevents seizures.”
,Question 4: A nurse is teaching a prenatal class regarding false labor. Which of
the following information should the nurse include? A: “You will have dilation
and effacement of the cervix.” B: “Your contractions will become temporarily
regular.” C: “You will have bloody show.”
D: “Your contractions will become more intense when walking.”
Answer: B: “Your contractions will become temporarily regular.”
Question 5: A nurse manager is revising a maternal unit policy to ensure proper
identification of newborns. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
policy?
A: Check the newborn’s identification using the crib card. B:
Replace the infant’s identification band after his name has been
recorded. C: Require visitors to wear an identification band.
D: Obtain an imprint of the infant’s feet prior to taking him to the nursery.
Answer: D: Obtain an imprint of the infant’s feet prior to taking him to the
nursery.
Question 6: A nurse is caring for a client who delivered by cesarean birth 6 hr
ago. The nurse notes a steady trickle of vaginal bleeding that does not stop with
fundal massage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A: Apply
an ice pack to the incision site. B: Replace the surgical dressing.
C: Administer 500 mL lactated Ringer’s IV
bolus. D: Evaluate urinary output.
Answer: D: Evaluate urinary output. (Please note option C is for cases of
hydration. The correct answer is option D, and the nurse ought to encourage
the client to empty her bladder frequently (every 2 to 3 hr) to prevent
possible displacement of the uterus and atony)
Question 7: A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is
postpartum and has engorged breasts. Which of the following nonpharmacological
comfort measures should the nurse include in the teaching?
A: Wear nipple shields during the
feeding. B: Use a breast binder for
2 days.
, C: Use plastic-lined breast pads.
