ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED 2019 Q & A (SOLVED
GRADED A + UPDATED 2024) DOWNLOAD TO SCORE.
Question 1: A nurse is providing teaching about the expected effects of magnesium sulfate to a
client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia. Which of the following responses
by the nurse is appropriate?
A: “This medication improves tissue perfusion.” B: “This medication increases cardiac output.”
C: “This medication stabilizes the fetal heart rate.”D: “This medication prevents seizures.”
Answer: D: “This medication prevents seizures.”
Question 2: A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 weeks postpartum following a cesarean birth.
Which of the following clinical findings should the nurse identify as an indication of postpartum
infection?
A: Unilateral breast pain
B: Persistent abdominal striaeC: Lochia alba
D: WBC count 12,000/mm3
Answer: A: Unilateral breast pain
Question 3: A nurse is assessing client who has preeclampsia during a prenatal visit. Which of
the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A: Blood glucose 110 mg/Dl B: Deep tendon reflexes of 2+C: Urine protein of 3+
D: Hemoglobin 13 g/Dl
,Answer: C: Urine protein of 3+
Question 4: A nurse is teaching a prenatal class regarding false labor. Which of the following
information should the nurse include?
A: “You will have dilation and effacement of the cervix.”B: “Your contractions will become
temporarily regular.” C: “You will have bloody show.”
D: “Your contractions will become more intense when walking.”
Answer: B: “Your contractions will become temporarily regular.”
Question 5: A nurse manager is revising a maternal unit policy to ensure proper identification of
newborns. Which of the following should the nurse include in the policy?
A: Check the newborn’s identification using the crib card.
B: Replace the infant’s identification band after his name has been recorded. C: Require visitors
to wear an identification band.
D: Obtain an imprint of the infant’s feet prior to taking him to the nursery.
Answer: D: Obtain an imprint of the infant’s feet prior to taking him to the nursery.
Question 6: A nurse is caring for a client who delivered by cesarean birth 6 hr ago. The nurse
notes a steady trickle of vaginal bleeding that does not stop with fundal massage. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A: Apply an ice pack to the incision site. B: Replace the surgical dressing.
C: Administer 500 mL lactated Ringer’s IV bolus. D: Evaluate urinary output.
, Answer: D: Evaluate urinary output. (Please note option C is for cases of hydration. The
correct answer is option D, and the nurse ought to encourage the client to empty her
bladder frequently (every 2 to 3 hr) to prevent possible displacement of the uterus and
atony)
Question 7: A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is postpartum and has
engorged breasts. Which of the following nonpharmacological comfort measures should the
nurse include in the teaching?
A: Wear nipple shields during the feeding. B: Use a breast binder for 2 days.
C: Use plastic-lined breast pads.
D: Apply cabbage leaves after feedings.
Answer: D: Apply cabbage leaves after feedings.
Question 8: A nurse is calculating estimated date of birth using Naegele’s rule for a client who is
pregnant and whose last menstrual cycle started June 21. Which of the following is the estimated
delivery in the next year?
A: March 14
B: March 21
C: March 28
D: April 4
GRADED A + UPDATED 2024) DOWNLOAD TO SCORE.
Question 1: A nurse is providing teaching about the expected effects of magnesium sulfate to a
client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia. Which of the following responses
by the nurse is appropriate?
A: “This medication improves tissue perfusion.” B: “This medication increases cardiac output.”
C: “This medication stabilizes the fetal heart rate.”D: “This medication prevents seizures.”
Answer: D: “This medication prevents seizures.”
Question 2: A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 weeks postpartum following a cesarean birth.
Which of the following clinical findings should the nurse identify as an indication of postpartum
infection?
A: Unilateral breast pain
B: Persistent abdominal striaeC: Lochia alba
D: WBC count 12,000/mm3
Answer: A: Unilateral breast pain
Question 3: A nurse is assessing client who has preeclampsia during a prenatal visit. Which of
the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A: Blood glucose 110 mg/Dl B: Deep tendon reflexes of 2+C: Urine protein of 3+
D: Hemoglobin 13 g/Dl
,Answer: C: Urine protein of 3+
Question 4: A nurse is teaching a prenatal class regarding false labor. Which of the following
information should the nurse include?
A: “You will have dilation and effacement of the cervix.”B: “Your contractions will become
temporarily regular.” C: “You will have bloody show.”
D: “Your contractions will become more intense when walking.”
Answer: B: “Your contractions will become temporarily regular.”
Question 5: A nurse manager is revising a maternal unit policy to ensure proper identification of
newborns. Which of the following should the nurse include in the policy?
A: Check the newborn’s identification using the crib card.
B: Replace the infant’s identification band after his name has been recorded. C: Require visitors
to wear an identification band.
D: Obtain an imprint of the infant’s feet prior to taking him to the nursery.
Answer: D: Obtain an imprint of the infant’s feet prior to taking him to the nursery.
Question 6: A nurse is caring for a client who delivered by cesarean birth 6 hr ago. The nurse
notes a steady trickle of vaginal bleeding that does not stop with fundal massage. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A: Apply an ice pack to the incision site. B: Replace the surgical dressing.
C: Administer 500 mL lactated Ringer’s IV bolus. D: Evaluate urinary output.
, Answer: D: Evaluate urinary output. (Please note option C is for cases of hydration. The
correct answer is option D, and the nurse ought to encourage the client to empty her
bladder frequently (every 2 to 3 hr) to prevent possible displacement of the uterus and
atony)
Question 7: A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is postpartum and has
engorged breasts. Which of the following nonpharmacological comfort measures should the
nurse include in the teaching?
A: Wear nipple shields during the feeding. B: Use a breast binder for 2 days.
C: Use plastic-lined breast pads.
D: Apply cabbage leaves after feedings.
Answer: D: Apply cabbage leaves after feedings.
Question 8: A nurse is calculating estimated date of birth using Naegele’s rule for a client who is
pregnant and whose last menstrual cycle started June 21. Which of the following is the estimated
delivery in the next year?
A: March 14
B: March 21
C: March 28
D: April 4
