PN maternal newborn nursing ATI proctored | Pretest
Essentials: Rated A+ Solutions for Entry-Level Success
2025/2026
Hgb electophoresis - correct answer identifies hemoglobinopathies (sickle cell and
thalassemia)
Rubella titer - correct answer determines immunity to rubella
Hep b screen - correct answer identifies carriers of hep b
Group b streptococcus - correct answer obtain a vaginal/anal culture at 35-37 weeks to
check for group b strep infection
Urinalysis with exam of ph, specific gravity, color, sediment, protein, glucose, albumin,
rbc's, wbc's, casts, acetone, and hcg - correct answer identify pregnancy, diabetes,
gestational hypertension, renal disease, preeclampsia,
One hour glucose tolerance - correct answer identifies hyperglycemia; done at initial
visit for at-risk clients, and at 24 to 28 weeks of gestation for all pregnant women
( greater than 140 mg/dl requires follow up).
Papanicolaou (pap) test - correct answer screening tool for cervical cancer, herpes
simplex type 2, and/or human papillomavirus.
Ppd test - correct answer tuberculosis test at 20 weeks gestation
Gestational hypertension signs - correct answer severe persistent headaches
Blurred vision
Edema of face and hands
Epigastric pain
,Relieve backache during pregnancy - correct answer perform the pelvic rock exercise
every day (bend back forward then backwards)
Use proper body mechanics
Which is a complication that should be promptly reported?
A. Vaginal bleeding
B. Swelling ankles
C. Heartburn after eating
D. Lightheadedness when lying on her back - correct answer vaginal bleeding- could
indicate placental problems
What do you do for nausea and vomiting in the morning - correct answer eat crackers
or plain toast 30-60 minutes before rising from bed
6 weeks pregnant: signs/symptoms - correct answer breast tenderness
Urinary frequency
Epistaxis ( nose bleed)
8 weeks and says she isnt too happy about being pregnant. Your response: - correct
answer feelings of ambivalence about pregnancy are normal during the first trimester
Nurtrition - correct answer calories:
340 extra during 2nd trimester
452 extra during 3rd trimester
450-500 extra for breastfeeding mothers
Increasing protein intake
, Folic acid: 400-600 mcg a day
Iron: given with oj, extra fluids decrease constipation from iron
Calcium: 1000g/day
Limit caffeine 200mg/day
Good sources of calcium other than milk - correct answer dark green leafy vegetables
Weight gain during pregnancy - correct answer 3-4 lbs in first trimester
1 lb per week in second (total 12 lb just in 2nd)
25-30 lbs by 3rd trimester
What can these lead to:
Iron deficiency anemia
Calcium deficiency
Maternal obesity
Folic acid deficiency - correct answer iron deficiency
Poor bone and teeth
Macrosomic fetus
Neural tube defects
What aids iron absorption? - correct answer vitamin c ( orange juice)
A postpartum woman who is breastfeeding and doesnt like milk needs.... - correct
answer calcium supplements
Essentials: Rated A+ Solutions for Entry-Level Success
2025/2026
Hgb electophoresis - correct answer identifies hemoglobinopathies (sickle cell and
thalassemia)
Rubella titer - correct answer determines immunity to rubella
Hep b screen - correct answer identifies carriers of hep b
Group b streptococcus - correct answer obtain a vaginal/anal culture at 35-37 weeks to
check for group b strep infection
Urinalysis with exam of ph, specific gravity, color, sediment, protein, glucose, albumin,
rbc's, wbc's, casts, acetone, and hcg - correct answer identify pregnancy, diabetes,
gestational hypertension, renal disease, preeclampsia,
One hour glucose tolerance - correct answer identifies hyperglycemia; done at initial
visit for at-risk clients, and at 24 to 28 weeks of gestation for all pregnant women
( greater than 140 mg/dl requires follow up).
Papanicolaou (pap) test - correct answer screening tool for cervical cancer, herpes
simplex type 2, and/or human papillomavirus.
Ppd test - correct answer tuberculosis test at 20 weeks gestation
Gestational hypertension signs - correct answer severe persistent headaches
Blurred vision
Edema of face and hands
Epigastric pain
,Relieve backache during pregnancy - correct answer perform the pelvic rock exercise
every day (bend back forward then backwards)
Use proper body mechanics
Which is a complication that should be promptly reported?
A. Vaginal bleeding
B. Swelling ankles
C. Heartburn after eating
D. Lightheadedness when lying on her back - correct answer vaginal bleeding- could
indicate placental problems
What do you do for nausea and vomiting in the morning - correct answer eat crackers
or plain toast 30-60 minutes before rising from bed
6 weeks pregnant: signs/symptoms - correct answer breast tenderness
Urinary frequency
Epistaxis ( nose bleed)
8 weeks and says she isnt too happy about being pregnant. Your response: - correct
answer feelings of ambivalence about pregnancy are normal during the first trimester
Nurtrition - correct answer calories:
340 extra during 2nd trimester
452 extra during 3rd trimester
450-500 extra for breastfeeding mothers
Increasing protein intake
, Folic acid: 400-600 mcg a day
Iron: given with oj, extra fluids decrease constipation from iron
Calcium: 1000g/day
Limit caffeine 200mg/day
Good sources of calcium other than milk - correct answer dark green leafy vegetables
Weight gain during pregnancy - correct answer 3-4 lbs in first trimester
1 lb per week in second (total 12 lb just in 2nd)
25-30 lbs by 3rd trimester
What can these lead to:
Iron deficiency anemia
Calcium deficiency
Maternal obesity
Folic acid deficiency - correct answer iron deficiency
Poor bone and teeth
Macrosomic fetus
Neural tube defects
What aids iron absorption? - correct answer vitamin c ( orange juice)
A postpartum woman who is breastfeeding and doesnt like milk needs.... - correct
answer calcium supplements
