ATI RN OB MATERNITY PROCTORED EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 3 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ When should you start measuring a woman's fundal height?
Answer: After 12 weeks GA
◉ Between 18 and 30 weeks the fundal height should measure
what? Answer: It should equal the week of gestation
◉ MSAFP screening is done: Answer: 15-22 weeks of gestation
◉ Smoking tobacco during pregnancy is associated with : Answer:
Low Birth Weight
◉ Pregnant mothers should consume how much water each day?
Answer: 2 to 3 Liters of water from food and beverage sources.
◉ Regarding kick counts, what are signs that a woman needs further
evaluation? Answer: Fetal movements of less than 3 in one hour
No fetal movement for 12 hours
,◉ The recommended weight gain during pregnancy is usually:
Answer: 25-35lbs
3-4 lb in first trimester
1 lb per week in the last two trimesters
◉ Foods high in folic acid are: Answer: Leafy vegetables
Dried peas
Dried beans
Seeds
Orange juice
◉ It is recommended that _____ mcg of folic acid be taken during
pregnancy. Answer: 600
◉ It is recommended that clients who are lactating consume ____
mcg of folic acid. Answer: 500
◉ What vitamin aids in the absorption of Iron? Answer: Vitamin C
◉ The clients bladder needs to be _____ before an ultrasound.
Answer: Full
◉ BPP: normal score is Answer: 8-10
,◉ BPP abnormal score is Answer: <4
◉ If a BPP comes back as 6..... Answer: It should be retested
◉ BPP assess for Answer: Fetal well being
◉ NST Answer: most widely used technique for antepartum
evaluation of fetal well being performed during the third trimester.
◉ Reactive NST Answer: FHR is a normal baseline rate with
moderate variablity
Two accelerations to 15 bpm for at least 15 secs in 20 min period
◉ A non reactive NST would indicate what about the fetus? Answer:
The fetal heart rate does not accelerate adequately with fetal
movement.
-A BPP or CST will need to be done now
◉ Positive CST is normal or abnormal Answer: abnormal
◉ Positive CST is indicated when: Answer: Persistent and consistent
late decels on more than half of the contractions.
, ◉ An amniocentesis may be performed when? Answer: After 14
weeks gestation
◉ AFP can be measured from the amniotic fluid between: Answer:
16 and 18 weeks
◉ Presence of PG on a fetal lung test is associated with: Answer:
Respiratory distress
◉ CVS can be done at Answer: 10-12 weeks
◉ Quad screen can be done when? Answer: 15-20 weeks GA
◉ MSAFP can be done when? Answer: 16-18 weeks of gestation
◉ Amniocentesis requires the bladder to be: Answer: empty
◉ Labor usually occurs ___ hrs after ROM. Answer: 24
◉ First stage of labor: Answer: 1-1.5 cm (onset of labor)
STUDY GUIDE 3 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ When should you start measuring a woman's fundal height?
Answer: After 12 weeks GA
◉ Between 18 and 30 weeks the fundal height should measure
what? Answer: It should equal the week of gestation
◉ MSAFP screening is done: Answer: 15-22 weeks of gestation
◉ Smoking tobacco during pregnancy is associated with : Answer:
Low Birth Weight
◉ Pregnant mothers should consume how much water each day?
Answer: 2 to 3 Liters of water from food and beverage sources.
◉ Regarding kick counts, what are signs that a woman needs further
evaluation? Answer: Fetal movements of less than 3 in one hour
No fetal movement for 12 hours
,◉ The recommended weight gain during pregnancy is usually:
Answer: 25-35lbs
3-4 lb in first trimester
1 lb per week in the last two trimesters
◉ Foods high in folic acid are: Answer: Leafy vegetables
Dried peas
Dried beans
Seeds
Orange juice
◉ It is recommended that _____ mcg of folic acid be taken during
pregnancy. Answer: 600
◉ It is recommended that clients who are lactating consume ____
mcg of folic acid. Answer: 500
◉ What vitamin aids in the absorption of Iron? Answer: Vitamin C
◉ The clients bladder needs to be _____ before an ultrasound.
Answer: Full
◉ BPP: normal score is Answer: 8-10
,◉ BPP abnormal score is Answer: <4
◉ If a BPP comes back as 6..... Answer: It should be retested
◉ BPP assess for Answer: Fetal well being
◉ NST Answer: most widely used technique for antepartum
evaluation of fetal well being performed during the third trimester.
◉ Reactive NST Answer: FHR is a normal baseline rate with
moderate variablity
Two accelerations to 15 bpm for at least 15 secs in 20 min period
◉ A non reactive NST would indicate what about the fetus? Answer:
The fetal heart rate does not accelerate adequately with fetal
movement.
-A BPP or CST will need to be done now
◉ Positive CST is normal or abnormal Answer: abnormal
◉ Positive CST is indicated when: Answer: Persistent and consistent
late decels on more than half of the contractions.
, ◉ An amniocentesis may be performed when? Answer: After 14
weeks gestation
◉ AFP can be measured from the amniotic fluid between: Answer:
16 and 18 weeks
◉ Presence of PG on a fetal lung test is associated with: Answer:
Respiratory distress
◉ CVS can be done at Answer: 10-12 weeks
◉ Quad screen can be done when? Answer: 15-20 weeks GA
◉ MSAFP can be done when? Answer: 16-18 weeks of gestation
◉ Amniocentesis requires the bladder to be: Answer: empty
◉ Labor usually occurs ___ hrs after ROM. Answer: 24
◉ First stage of labor: Answer: 1-1.5 cm (onset of labor)
