ATI RN MATERNAL NEWBORN CMS
PROCTORED LATEST EXAM ACTUAL
EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025 update
A nurse is caring for a newborn. The nurse should obtain informed consent before
taking which of the following actions?
a) administering erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
b) conducting a newborn hearing screening
c) giving the hepatitis B vaccine
d) screening for critical congenital heart disease correct answer c) giving the
hepatitis B vaccine
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is in the second trimester of pregnancy.
The client states, "I've gotten used to the idea of this pregnancy. It will be fun to
have a little baby around the house." Which of the following is the appropriate
response by the nurse.
a) "Babies are not fun. They're a lot of work"
b) "I'm so glad to see you're happy about the baby"
c) "How are your parents reacting to the pregnancy?"
d) "Tell me how you think your life will be after the baby is born" correct answer
d) "Tell me how you think your life will be after the baby is born"
A postpartum nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hours postpartum and has a
painful third-degree perineal laceration. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse take?
a) prepare to initiate a warm water sitz bath for the client's perineum
b) encourage the client to sit on a soft pillow
,c) apply cold ice packs to the client's perineum
d) administer an acetaminophen suppository rectally correct answer c) apply cold
ice packs to the client's perineum
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client at 26 weeks of gestation who reports an
episode of dizziness after lying on her back on the couch. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a) request a prescription for preeclampsia laboratory studies
b) advise the client to lie on her side
c) request an ultrasound to evaluate fetal wellbeing
d) advise the client to add a calcium supplement to her diet correct answer b)
advise the client to lie on her side
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and is receiving an infusion of
oxytocin. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following potential
adverse effects?
a) diarrhea
b) thromboembolism
c) fetal asphyxia
d) oliguria correct answer c) fetal asphyxia
A nurse is providing education to a client who is 4 weeks postpartum and is
breastfeeding. The client asks about expected weight loss. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
a) "Losing 2.2 pounds each month would be acceptable"
b) "Losing 4.4 pounds each month would be acceptable"
c) "Losing 5.5 pounds each month would be acceptable"
,d) "Losing 6.6 pounds each month would be acceptable" correct answer a)
"Losing 2.2 pounds each month would be acceptable"
A nurse is talking with a client at 20 weeks of gestation who is scheduled for a
sonogram. The client states, "I am here to have my regular prenatal checkup, but I
do not want any pictures taken of my baby." Which of the following responses
should the nurse make?
a) "Do not worry. We can do the sonogram without showing you the sex of the
baby"
b) "I would like to hear more about why you do not want the sonogram, including
any cultural reasons"
c) "I think you should reconsider because the sonogram is an important part of
the baby's checkup"
d) "You have the right to tell the doctor that you do not want the sonogram"
correct answer b) "I would like to hear more about why you do not want the
sonogram, including any cultural reasons"
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client who is at 38 weeks gestation. The client
reports that her breathing has become easier but notes an increased frequency of
urination. The nurse should document this occurrence as which of the following?
a) effacement
b) dilation
c) lightening
d) quickening correct answer c) lightening
A nurse is providing teaching about weight gain during pregnancy for a client who
is primigravida of normal pre-pregnancy weight. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include?
, a) "You should plan to gain 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy"
b) "You should plan to gain 11 to 20 pounds during your pregnancy"
c) "Because you started pregnancy at a normal BMI and weight, your weight gain
is not limited as long as you follow a healthy, balanced diet"
d) "Because you are of normal weight prior to pregnancy, you are encouraged to
gain 28 to 40 pounds during pregnancy" correct answer a) "You should plan to
gain 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy"
A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum about keeping the newborn safe.
Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that
the client understands the instructions?
a) "I will put bumper pads in the crib"
b) "I will warm my baby's formula in the microwave on a low setting"
c) "I will place my baby on his stomach to sleep"
d) "I will purchase a firm mattress for the crib" correct answer d) "I will purchase
a firm mattress for the crib"
A nurse is caring for a client who reports intestinal gas pain following a cesarean
section. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a) assist the client to ambulate in the hallway
b) instruct the client to splint the incision with a pillow
c) have the client drink fluids through a straw
d) encourage the client to drink carbonated beverages correct answer a) assist
the client to ambulate in the hallway
A nurse is assessing a client who is in the fourth stage of labor. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
PROCTORED LATEST EXAM ACTUAL
EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025 update
A nurse is caring for a newborn. The nurse should obtain informed consent before
taking which of the following actions?
a) administering erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
b) conducting a newborn hearing screening
c) giving the hepatitis B vaccine
d) screening for critical congenital heart disease correct answer c) giving the
hepatitis B vaccine
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is in the second trimester of pregnancy.
The client states, "I've gotten used to the idea of this pregnancy. It will be fun to
have a little baby around the house." Which of the following is the appropriate
response by the nurse.
a) "Babies are not fun. They're a lot of work"
b) "I'm so glad to see you're happy about the baby"
c) "How are your parents reacting to the pregnancy?"
d) "Tell me how you think your life will be after the baby is born" correct answer
d) "Tell me how you think your life will be after the baby is born"
A postpartum nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hours postpartum and has a
painful third-degree perineal laceration. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse take?
a) prepare to initiate a warm water sitz bath for the client's perineum
b) encourage the client to sit on a soft pillow
,c) apply cold ice packs to the client's perineum
d) administer an acetaminophen suppository rectally correct answer c) apply cold
ice packs to the client's perineum
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client at 26 weeks of gestation who reports an
episode of dizziness after lying on her back on the couch. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a) request a prescription for preeclampsia laboratory studies
b) advise the client to lie on her side
c) request an ultrasound to evaluate fetal wellbeing
d) advise the client to add a calcium supplement to her diet correct answer b)
advise the client to lie on her side
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and is receiving an infusion of
oxytocin. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following potential
adverse effects?
a) diarrhea
b) thromboembolism
c) fetal asphyxia
d) oliguria correct answer c) fetal asphyxia
A nurse is providing education to a client who is 4 weeks postpartum and is
breastfeeding. The client asks about expected weight loss. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
a) "Losing 2.2 pounds each month would be acceptable"
b) "Losing 4.4 pounds each month would be acceptable"
c) "Losing 5.5 pounds each month would be acceptable"
,d) "Losing 6.6 pounds each month would be acceptable" correct answer a)
"Losing 2.2 pounds each month would be acceptable"
A nurse is talking with a client at 20 weeks of gestation who is scheduled for a
sonogram. The client states, "I am here to have my regular prenatal checkup, but I
do not want any pictures taken of my baby." Which of the following responses
should the nurse make?
a) "Do not worry. We can do the sonogram without showing you the sex of the
baby"
b) "I would like to hear more about why you do not want the sonogram, including
any cultural reasons"
c) "I think you should reconsider because the sonogram is an important part of
the baby's checkup"
d) "You have the right to tell the doctor that you do not want the sonogram"
correct answer b) "I would like to hear more about why you do not want the
sonogram, including any cultural reasons"
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client who is at 38 weeks gestation. The client
reports that her breathing has become easier but notes an increased frequency of
urination. The nurse should document this occurrence as which of the following?
a) effacement
b) dilation
c) lightening
d) quickening correct answer c) lightening
A nurse is providing teaching about weight gain during pregnancy for a client who
is primigravida of normal pre-pregnancy weight. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include?
, a) "You should plan to gain 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy"
b) "You should plan to gain 11 to 20 pounds during your pregnancy"
c) "Because you started pregnancy at a normal BMI and weight, your weight gain
is not limited as long as you follow a healthy, balanced diet"
d) "Because you are of normal weight prior to pregnancy, you are encouraged to
gain 28 to 40 pounds during pregnancy" correct answer a) "You should plan to
gain 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy"
A nurse is teaching a client who is postpartum about keeping the newborn safe.
Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that
the client understands the instructions?
a) "I will put bumper pads in the crib"
b) "I will warm my baby's formula in the microwave on a low setting"
c) "I will place my baby on his stomach to sleep"
d) "I will purchase a firm mattress for the crib" correct answer d) "I will purchase
a firm mattress for the crib"
A nurse is caring for a client who reports intestinal gas pain following a cesarean
section. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a) assist the client to ambulate in the hallway
b) instruct the client to splint the incision with a pillow
c) have the client drink fluids through a straw
d) encourage the client to drink carbonated beverages correct answer a) assist
the client to ambulate in the hallway
A nurse is assessing a client who is in the fourth stage of labor. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
