ABIM CERTIFICATION 2026 TEST
PAPER VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ during nonstress test, FHR is 130 w/o accelerations. Answer: when to
use an acoustic stim on abdomen for 3 seconds
◉ mom is rubella non-immune
positive for beta hemolytic strep
blood is type O negative. Answer: give client rubella immunization after
delivery
◉ client with polyhydramnios. Answer: baby might have GI anomalies
◉ adverse effect of mag sulfate. Answer: feeling of warmth throughout
the body
◉ low back pain during latent phase of labor. Answer: apply counter
pressure to lower back during contractions
◉ first trimester sign/symptom to report to provider. Answer: swelling
of the face
, ◉ first trimester sono teaching. Answer: will need a full bladder for
exam
◉ mag sulfate clients to report to provider. Answer: client that has
absent deep tendon reflexes
◉ medication for herpes simplex virus type two. Answer: Acyclovir
◉ possible complications following amniocentesis. Answer: hemorrhage
◉ how often to increase oxytocin IV during a normal labor. Answer:
Increase rate every 30-60 minutes
◉ client on oxytocin and late decelerations start. Answer: move client to
lateral position
◉ care for HIV client for baby. Answer: bathe baby before skin to skin
contact
◉ client had boggy uterus and BP of 142/92, what nursing actions?.
Answer: withhold methylergnovine 0.2 mg orally (can raise BP)
◉ what labs increase during pregnancy. Answer: RBC counts
PAPER VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ during nonstress test, FHR is 130 w/o accelerations. Answer: when to
use an acoustic stim on abdomen for 3 seconds
◉ mom is rubella non-immune
positive for beta hemolytic strep
blood is type O negative. Answer: give client rubella immunization after
delivery
◉ client with polyhydramnios. Answer: baby might have GI anomalies
◉ adverse effect of mag sulfate. Answer: feeling of warmth throughout
the body
◉ low back pain during latent phase of labor. Answer: apply counter
pressure to lower back during contractions
◉ first trimester sign/symptom to report to provider. Answer: swelling
of the face
, ◉ first trimester sono teaching. Answer: will need a full bladder for
exam
◉ mag sulfate clients to report to provider. Answer: client that has
absent deep tendon reflexes
◉ medication for herpes simplex virus type two. Answer: Acyclovir
◉ possible complications following amniocentesis. Answer: hemorrhage
◉ how often to increase oxytocin IV during a normal labor. Answer:
Increase rate every 30-60 minutes
◉ client on oxytocin and late decelerations start. Answer: move client to
lateral position
◉ care for HIV client for baby. Answer: bathe baby before skin to skin
contact
◉ client had boggy uterus and BP of 142/92, what nursing actions?.
Answer: withhold methylergnovine 0.2 mg orally (can raise BP)
◉ what labs increase during pregnancy. Answer: RBC counts
