ATI RN MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) Q&A 2026 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. A nurse is assessing a client at 32 weeks of gestation who
reports sudden facial swelling and headaches. Which
condition should the nurse suspect?
A. Hyperemesis gravidarum
B. Preeclampsia
C. Placenta previa
D. Gestational diabetes
Rationale: Facial edema and headaches are classic signs of
hypertension associated with preeclampsia during pregnancy.
Correct Answer: B. Preeclampsia
2. A nurse is teaching a pregnant client about foods high in
folic acid. Which food should the nurse recommend?
A. White rice
B. Bananas
C. Spinach
D. Chicken breast
Rationale: Green leafy vegetables such as spinach are rich in
folic acid, which helps prevent neural tube defects.
Correct Answer: C. Spinach
,3. A nurse is monitoring a client in labor. Which finding
indicates early decelerations on the fetal monitor?
A. Abrupt decrease in fetal heart rate
B. Decrease in fetal heart rate after contraction
C. Gradual decrease mirroring contractions
D. Increased fetal heart rate during contractions
Rationale: Early decelerations mirror uterine contractions and
are commonly caused by fetal head compression.
Correct Answer: C. Gradual decrease mirroring contractions
4. A nurse is caring for a postpartum client with a boggy
uterus. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?
A. Administer antibiotics
B. Massage the fundus
C. Encourage ambulation
D. Insert a urinary catheter
Rationale: A boggy uterus indicates uterine atony, and fundal
massage helps stimulate contraction and reduce hemorrhage.
Correct Answer: B. Massage the fundus
5. A nurse is assessing a newborn. Which finding requires
immediate intervention?
,A. Respiratory rate of 62/min
B. Acrocyanosis
C. Heart rate of 132/min
D. Presence of vernix
Rationale: A respiratory rate above 60/min may indicate
respiratory distress and requires further evaluation.
Correct Answer: A. Respiratory rate of 62/min
6. A nurse is teaching a client about breastfeeding. Which
statement by the client indicates understanding?
A. “I should feed my baby every 8 hours.”
B. “Breastfeeding helps my uterus contract.”
C. “Formula should be given after every feeding.”
D. “I should stop breastfeeding if my nipples hurt.”
Rationale: Breastfeeding stimulates oxytocin release,
promoting uterine contractions and reducing bleeding.
Correct Answer: B. “Breastfeeding helps my uterus contract.”
7. A nurse is assessing a client with suspected placental
abruption. Which finding is expected?
A. Painless vaginal bleeding
B. Bright red bleeding
C. Severe abdominal pain
D. Soft uterus
, Rationale: Placental abruption commonly presents with painful
bleeding and a rigid abdomen.
Correct Answer: C. Severe abdominal pain
8. A nurse is caring for a client receiving magnesium sulfate.
Which finding indicates toxicity?
A. Respiratory rate 10/min
B. Blood pressure 140/90 mm Hg
C. Urine output 40 mL/hr
D. Pulse 88/min
Rationale: Respiratory depression is a serious sign of
magnesium toxicity.
Correct Answer: A. Respiratory rate 10/min
9. A nurse is teaching about the purpose of Rh immune
globulin. Which statement is correct?
A. It prevents gestational diabetes.
B. It increases fetal oxygenation.
C. It prevents Rh sensitization.
D. It treats anemia during pregnancy.
Rationale: Rh immune globulin prevents maternal antibodies
from attacking Rh-positive fetal blood cells.
Correct Answer: C. It prevents Rh sensitization.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) Q&A 2026 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. A nurse is assessing a client at 32 weeks of gestation who
reports sudden facial swelling and headaches. Which
condition should the nurse suspect?
A. Hyperemesis gravidarum
B. Preeclampsia
C. Placenta previa
D. Gestational diabetes
Rationale: Facial edema and headaches are classic signs of
hypertension associated with preeclampsia during pregnancy.
Correct Answer: B. Preeclampsia
2. A nurse is teaching a pregnant client about foods high in
folic acid. Which food should the nurse recommend?
A. White rice
B. Bananas
C. Spinach
D. Chicken breast
Rationale: Green leafy vegetables such as spinach are rich in
folic acid, which helps prevent neural tube defects.
Correct Answer: C. Spinach
,3. A nurse is monitoring a client in labor. Which finding
indicates early decelerations on the fetal monitor?
A. Abrupt decrease in fetal heart rate
B. Decrease in fetal heart rate after contraction
C. Gradual decrease mirroring contractions
D. Increased fetal heart rate during contractions
Rationale: Early decelerations mirror uterine contractions and
are commonly caused by fetal head compression.
Correct Answer: C. Gradual decrease mirroring contractions
4. A nurse is caring for a postpartum client with a boggy
uterus. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?
A. Administer antibiotics
B. Massage the fundus
C. Encourage ambulation
D. Insert a urinary catheter
Rationale: A boggy uterus indicates uterine atony, and fundal
massage helps stimulate contraction and reduce hemorrhage.
Correct Answer: B. Massage the fundus
5. A nurse is assessing a newborn. Which finding requires
immediate intervention?
,A. Respiratory rate of 62/min
B. Acrocyanosis
C. Heart rate of 132/min
D. Presence of vernix
Rationale: A respiratory rate above 60/min may indicate
respiratory distress and requires further evaluation.
Correct Answer: A. Respiratory rate of 62/min
6. A nurse is teaching a client about breastfeeding. Which
statement by the client indicates understanding?
A. “I should feed my baby every 8 hours.”
B. “Breastfeeding helps my uterus contract.”
C. “Formula should be given after every feeding.”
D. “I should stop breastfeeding if my nipples hurt.”
Rationale: Breastfeeding stimulates oxytocin release,
promoting uterine contractions and reducing bleeding.
Correct Answer: B. “Breastfeeding helps my uterus contract.”
7. A nurse is assessing a client with suspected placental
abruption. Which finding is expected?
A. Painless vaginal bleeding
B. Bright red bleeding
C. Severe abdominal pain
D. Soft uterus
, Rationale: Placental abruption commonly presents with painful
bleeding and a rigid abdomen.
Correct Answer: C. Severe abdominal pain
8. A nurse is caring for a client receiving magnesium sulfate.
Which finding indicates toxicity?
A. Respiratory rate 10/min
B. Blood pressure 140/90 mm Hg
C. Urine output 40 mL/hr
D. Pulse 88/min
Rationale: Respiratory depression is a serious sign of
magnesium toxicity.
Correct Answer: A. Respiratory rate 10/min
9. A nurse is teaching about the purpose of Rh immune
globulin. Which statement is correct?
A. It prevents gestational diabetes.
B. It increases fetal oxygenation.
C. It prevents Rh sensitization.
D. It treats anemia during pregnancy.
Rationale: Rh immune globulin prevents maternal antibodies
from attacking Rh-positive fetal blood cells.
Correct Answer: C. It prevents Rh sensitization.
