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Ati Maternal Newborn Mastery Exam Questions
Comprehensive 2026 Questions Exam Latest Version
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A nurse in a clinic receives a phone call from a client who would like to be
tested in the clinic to confirm a pregnancy. Which of the following information
should the nurse provide to the client?
A. "You should wait until 4 weeks after conception to be tested."
B. "You should be off any medications for 24 hours prior to the test."
C. "You should be NPO for at least 8 hours prior to the test."
D. "You should collect urine from the first morning void."
C. "You should be NPO for at least 8 hours prior to the test."
Urine pregnancy tests should be done on a first-voided morning specimen to provide
the most accurate results.
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is pregnant and
experiencing episodes of maternal hypotension. The client asks the nurse
what causes these episodes. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A. "This is due to an increase in blood volume."
B. "This is due to pressure from the uterus on the diaphragm."
C. "Tuterus on the vena cava."
D. "This is due to increased cardiac output."
D. "This is due to increased cardiac output."
Maternal hypotension occurs when the client is lying in the supine position and the
weight of the gravid uterus places pressure on the vena cava, decreasing venous
blood flow to the heart.
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A nurse is teaching a group of clients who are pregnant about measures to
relieve backache during pregnancy. Which of the following measures should
the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Avoid any lifting.
B. Perform Kegel exercises twice a day.
C. Perform the pelvic rock exercise every day.
D. Use proper body mechanics.
E. Avoid constrictive clothing.
C. Perform the pelvic rock exercise every day.
D. Use proper body mechanics.
C. CORRECT: The pelvic rock or tilt exercise stretches the muscles of the lower
back and helps relieve lower-back pain.
D. CORRECT: The use of proper body mechanics prevents back injury due to the
incorrect use of muscles when lifting.
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and reviewing manifestations of
complications the client should promptly report to the provider. Which of the
following complications should the nurse include?
A. Vaginal bleeding
B. Swelling of the ankles
C. Heartburn after eating
D. Lightheadedness when lying on back
A. Vaginal bleeding
Vaginal bleeding indicates a potential complication of the placenta such as placenta
previa. Instruct the client to notify the provider immediately.
A client who is at 7 weeks of gestation is experiencing nausea and vomiting in
the morning. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. Eat crackers or plain toast before getting out of bed.
B. Awaken during the night to eat a snack.
C. Skip breakfast and eat lunch after nausea has subsided.
D. Eat a large evening meal.
A. Eat crackers or plain toast before getting out of bed.
Nausea and vomiting during the first trimester might be relieved by eating crackers
or plain toast prior to rising in the morning.
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A nurse is teaching a client who is at 6 weeks of gestation about common
discomforts of pregnancy. Which of the following findings should the nurse
include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Breast tenderness
B. Urinary frequency
C. Epistaxis
D. Dysuria
E. Epigastric pain
A. Breast tenderness
B. Urinary frequency
C. Epistaxis
A client who is at 8 weeks of gestation tells the nurse "I am not sure I am
happy about being pregnant." Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A. "I will inform the provider that you are having these feelings."
B. "It is normal to have these feelings during the first few months of
pregnancy."
C. "You should be happy that you are going to bring new life into the world."
D. "I am going to make an appointment with the counselor for you to discuss
these thoughts."
B. "It is normal to have these feelings during the first few months of pregnancy."
Feelings of ambivalence about pregnancy are normal during the first trimester.
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is providing education to a client who is at 8 weeks
of gestation. The client states, "I don't like milk." Which of the following foods
should the nurse recommend as a good source of calcium?
A. Dark green leafy vegetables
B. Deep red or orange vegetables
C. White breads and rice
D. Meat, poultry, and fish
A. Dark green leafy vegetables
Good sources of calcium for bone and teeth formation include low-oxalate, dark
green leafy vegetables (kale, artichokes, turnip greens).
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for four clients. Which of the following
clients' weight gain should the nurse report to the provider?
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A. 1.8 kg (4 lb) weight gain and is in the first trimester
B. 3.6 kg (8 lb) weight gain and is in the first trimester
C. 6.8 kg (15 lb) weight gain and is in the second trimester
D. 11.3 kg (25 lb) weight gain and is in the third trimester
B. 3.6 kg (8 lb) weight gain and is in the first trimester
The nurse should be concerned about this client because they have exceeded the
expected 3- to 4-lb weight gain of a client in the first trimester.
A nurse in a clinic is teaching a client of childbearing age about recommended
folic acid supplements. Which of the following defects can occur in the fetus
or neonate as a result of folic acid deficiency?
A. Iron deficiency anemia
B. Poor bone formation
C. Macrosomic fetus
D. Neural tube defects
D. Neural tube defects
Neural tube defects are caused by folic acid deficiency. Food sources of folic acid
include fresh green leafy vegetables, liver, peanuts, cereals, and whole-grain breads
A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for iron supplements with a client who
is at 8 weeks of gestation and has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the
following beverages should the nurse instruct the client to take the iron
supplements with?
A. Ice water
B. Low-fat or whole milk
C. Tea or coffee
D. Orange juice
D. Orange juice
Orange juice contains vitamin C, which aids in the absorption of iron.
A nurse is reviewing postpartum nutrition needs with a group of clients who
have begun breastfeeding their newborns. Which of the following statements
by a member of the group indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I am glad I can have my morning coffee."
B. "I should take folic acid to increase my milk supply."
C. "I will continue adding 330 calories per day to my diet."
D. "I will continue my calcium supplements because I don't like milk."
Ati Maternal Newborn Mastery Exam Questions
Comprehensive 2026 Questions Exam Latest Version
Solved Questions & Answers Verified 100 %
A nurse in a clinic receives a phone call from a client who would like to be
tested in the clinic to confirm a pregnancy. Which of the following information
should the nurse provide to the client?
A. "You should wait until 4 weeks after conception to be tested."
B. "You should be off any medications for 24 hours prior to the test."
C. "You should be NPO for at least 8 hours prior to the test."
D. "You should collect urine from the first morning void."
C. "You should be NPO for at least 8 hours prior to the test."
Urine pregnancy tests should be done on a first-voided morning specimen to provide
the most accurate results.
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is pregnant and
experiencing episodes of maternal hypotension. The client asks the nurse
what causes these episodes. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A. "This is due to an increase in blood volume."
B. "This is due to pressure from the uterus on the diaphragm."
C. "Tuterus on the vena cava."
D. "This is due to increased cardiac output."
D. "This is due to increased cardiac output."
Maternal hypotension occurs when the client is lying in the supine position and the
weight of the gravid uterus places pressure on the vena cava, decreasing venous
blood flow to the heart.
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A nurse is teaching a group of clients who are pregnant about measures to
relieve backache during pregnancy. Which of the following measures should
the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Avoid any lifting.
B. Perform Kegel exercises twice a day.
C. Perform the pelvic rock exercise every day.
D. Use proper body mechanics.
E. Avoid constrictive clothing.
C. Perform the pelvic rock exercise every day.
D. Use proper body mechanics.
C. CORRECT: The pelvic rock or tilt exercise stretches the muscles of the lower
back and helps relieve lower-back pain.
D. CORRECT: The use of proper body mechanics prevents back injury due to the
incorrect use of muscles when lifting.
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and reviewing manifestations of
complications the client should promptly report to the provider. Which of the
following complications should the nurse include?
A. Vaginal bleeding
B. Swelling of the ankles
C. Heartburn after eating
D. Lightheadedness when lying on back
A. Vaginal bleeding
Vaginal bleeding indicates a potential complication of the placenta such as placenta
previa. Instruct the client to notify the provider immediately.
A client who is at 7 weeks of gestation is experiencing nausea and vomiting in
the morning. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. Eat crackers or plain toast before getting out of bed.
B. Awaken during the night to eat a snack.
C. Skip breakfast and eat lunch after nausea has subsided.
D. Eat a large evening meal.
A. Eat crackers or plain toast before getting out of bed.
Nausea and vomiting during the first trimester might be relieved by eating crackers
or plain toast prior to rising in the morning.
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A nurse is teaching a client who is at 6 weeks of gestation about common
discomforts of pregnancy. Which of the following findings should the nurse
include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Breast tenderness
B. Urinary frequency
C. Epistaxis
D. Dysuria
E. Epigastric pain
A. Breast tenderness
B. Urinary frequency
C. Epistaxis
A client who is at 8 weeks of gestation tells the nurse "I am not sure I am
happy about being pregnant." Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A. "I will inform the provider that you are having these feelings."
B. "It is normal to have these feelings during the first few months of
pregnancy."
C. "You should be happy that you are going to bring new life into the world."
D. "I am going to make an appointment with the counselor for you to discuss
these thoughts."
B. "It is normal to have these feelings during the first few months of pregnancy."
Feelings of ambivalence about pregnancy are normal during the first trimester.
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is providing education to a client who is at 8 weeks
of gestation. The client states, "I don't like milk." Which of the following foods
should the nurse recommend as a good source of calcium?
A. Dark green leafy vegetables
B. Deep red or orange vegetables
C. White breads and rice
D. Meat, poultry, and fish
A. Dark green leafy vegetables
Good sources of calcium for bone and teeth formation include low-oxalate, dark
green leafy vegetables (kale, artichokes, turnip greens).
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for four clients. Which of the following
clients' weight gain should the nurse report to the provider?
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A. 1.8 kg (4 lb) weight gain and is in the first trimester
B. 3.6 kg (8 lb) weight gain and is in the first trimester
C. 6.8 kg (15 lb) weight gain and is in the second trimester
D. 11.3 kg (25 lb) weight gain and is in the third trimester
B. 3.6 kg (8 lb) weight gain and is in the first trimester
The nurse should be concerned about this client because they have exceeded the
expected 3- to 4-lb weight gain of a client in the first trimester.
A nurse in a clinic is teaching a client of childbearing age about recommended
folic acid supplements. Which of the following defects can occur in the fetus
or neonate as a result of folic acid deficiency?
A. Iron deficiency anemia
B. Poor bone formation
C. Macrosomic fetus
D. Neural tube defects
D. Neural tube defects
Neural tube defects are caused by folic acid deficiency. Food sources of folic acid
include fresh green leafy vegetables, liver, peanuts, cereals, and whole-grain breads
A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for iron supplements with a client who
is at 8 weeks of gestation and has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the
following beverages should the nurse instruct the client to take the iron
supplements with?
A. Ice water
B. Low-fat or whole milk
C. Tea or coffee
D. Orange juice
D. Orange juice
Orange juice contains vitamin C, which aids in the absorption of iron.
A nurse is reviewing postpartum nutrition needs with a group of clients who
have begun breastfeeding their newborns. Which of the following statements
by a member of the group indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I am glad I can have my morning coffee."
B. "I should take folic acid to increase my milk supply."
C. "I will continue adding 330 calories per day to my diet."
D. "I will continue my calcium supplements because I don't like milk."
