OB Maternal Newborn ATI PROCTORED ELABORATED
EXAM WITH ACCURATE AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
(2025)
What conditions require a woman to be refitted for a diaphragm? -
...(ANSWERS)....1. It's been 2 years since she has been fitted. 2. Gained more than
15 pounds (7kg). 3. Had a full-term pregnancy. 4. Had a second term abortion.
What is required when using a diaphragm during coitus? -
...(ANSWERS)....Spermicide must be used with every act of coitus, and more
spermicide should be instilled each time withdrawal occurs.
How long must a diaphragm remain inserted after coitus? - ...(ANSWERS)....The
diaphragm must stay inserted for 6 hours after the act of coitus.
What are common side effects of hormonal contraceptives (oral)? -
...(ANSWERS)....Chest pain, shortness of breath (SOB), leg pain (possible clot),
headache, or eye problems (possible stroke or hypertension).
What are contraindications for using hormonal contraceptives? -
...(ANSWERS)....History of blood clots, stroke, cardiac problems, smoking, breast
or estrogen-related cancers.
What is Depo-Provera and what is a potential side effect? - ...(ANSWERS)....Depo-
Provera is an injectable progestin that can cause decreased bone mineral density
or loss of calcium.
,What nursing action should be taken for a patient on Depo-Provera? -
...(ANSWERS)....Ensure the patient has adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D.
What risks are associated with an IUD? - ...(ANSWERS)....Increased risk for pelvic
inflammatory disease (PID), uterine perforation, and ectopic pregnancy.
What symptoms should prompt a woman with an IUD to notify her PCP? -
...(ANSWERS)....Change in string length, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, pain with
intercourse, fever/chills (possible infection).
How is infertility defined? - ...(ANSWERS)....Inability to conceive after engaging in
unprotected sexual intercourse for at least 12 months.
What are common factors associated with infertility? - ...(ANSWERS)....Decreased
sperm production, endometriosis, ovulation disorders, tubal occlusions.
What should be checked before using dye in fallopian tubes for testing? -
...(ANSWERS)....Ensure the woman is not allergic to iodine or shellfish/seafood.
What are presumptive signs of pregnancy? - ...(ANSWERS)....Amenorrhea,
fatigue, nausea/vomiting, urinary frequency, quickening/fluttering in stomach.
What are probable signs of pregnancy? - ...(ANSWERS)....Abdominal enlargement,
Hegar's Sign, Chadwick's Sign, Goodell's Sign, ballottement, Braxton Hicks
contractions, positive pregnancy test, fetal outline.
,What are positive signs of pregnancy? - ...(ANSWERS)....Fetal heart sounds, fetal
heartbeat detectable, visualization of the baby via ultrasound, feeling fetal
movement.
What is Naegele's Rule for calculating due date? - ...(ANSWERS)....Last menstrual
period minus 3 months plus 7 days plus 1 year.
What is Cathy's Rule for calculating due date? - ...(ANSWERS)....Last menstrual
period plus 9 months plus 1 week.
What is the definition of Gravida? - ...(ANSWERS)....A woman who is pregnant.
What does Gravidity refer to? - ...(ANSWERS)....The number of pregnancies a
woman has had.
What is a Nulligravida? - ...(ANSWERS)....A woman who has never been pregnant.
What is a Primigravida? - ...(ANSWERS)....A woman who is pregnant for the first
time.
What is a Multigravida? - ...(ANSWERS)....A woman who is in at least her second
pregnancy.
, What does Parity refer to? - ...(ANSWERS)....The number of births a woman has
had after 20 weeks of gestation, regardless of whether the fetus was born alive.
What is a Nullipara? - ...(ANSWERS)....A woman who has not had a birth at more
than 20 weeks of gestation.
What is a Primipara? - ...(ANSWERS)....A woman who has had one birth that
occurred after 20 weeks of gestation.
What is a Multipara? - ...(ANSWERS)....A woman who has had two or more
pregnancies that reached the stage of fetal viability.
What does G in GTPAL stand for? - ...(ANSWERS)....Gravidity, which is the number
of times a woman has been pregnant, including the current pregnancy.
What does T in GTPAL represent? - ...(ANSWERS)....Term Births, which refers to
how many babies were delivered at term (38 weeks or more).
What does P in GTPAL indicate? - ...(ANSWERS)....Preterm Births, which are births
that occur before 38 weeks.
What does A in GTPAL stand for? - ...(ANSWERS)....Abortion, which includes both
spontaneous and elective miscarriages.
EXAM WITH ACCURATE AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
(2025)
What conditions require a woman to be refitted for a diaphragm? -
...(ANSWERS)....1. It's been 2 years since she has been fitted. 2. Gained more than
15 pounds (7kg). 3. Had a full-term pregnancy. 4. Had a second term abortion.
What is required when using a diaphragm during coitus? -
...(ANSWERS)....Spermicide must be used with every act of coitus, and more
spermicide should be instilled each time withdrawal occurs.
How long must a diaphragm remain inserted after coitus? - ...(ANSWERS)....The
diaphragm must stay inserted for 6 hours after the act of coitus.
What are common side effects of hormonal contraceptives (oral)? -
...(ANSWERS)....Chest pain, shortness of breath (SOB), leg pain (possible clot),
headache, or eye problems (possible stroke or hypertension).
What are contraindications for using hormonal contraceptives? -
...(ANSWERS)....History of blood clots, stroke, cardiac problems, smoking, breast
or estrogen-related cancers.
What is Depo-Provera and what is a potential side effect? - ...(ANSWERS)....Depo-
Provera is an injectable progestin that can cause decreased bone mineral density
or loss of calcium.
,What nursing action should be taken for a patient on Depo-Provera? -
...(ANSWERS)....Ensure the patient has adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D.
What risks are associated with an IUD? - ...(ANSWERS)....Increased risk for pelvic
inflammatory disease (PID), uterine perforation, and ectopic pregnancy.
What symptoms should prompt a woman with an IUD to notify her PCP? -
...(ANSWERS)....Change in string length, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, pain with
intercourse, fever/chills (possible infection).
How is infertility defined? - ...(ANSWERS)....Inability to conceive after engaging in
unprotected sexual intercourse for at least 12 months.
What are common factors associated with infertility? - ...(ANSWERS)....Decreased
sperm production, endometriosis, ovulation disorders, tubal occlusions.
What should be checked before using dye in fallopian tubes for testing? -
...(ANSWERS)....Ensure the woman is not allergic to iodine or shellfish/seafood.
What are presumptive signs of pregnancy? - ...(ANSWERS)....Amenorrhea,
fatigue, nausea/vomiting, urinary frequency, quickening/fluttering in stomach.
What are probable signs of pregnancy? - ...(ANSWERS)....Abdominal enlargement,
Hegar's Sign, Chadwick's Sign, Goodell's Sign, ballottement, Braxton Hicks
contractions, positive pregnancy test, fetal outline.
,What are positive signs of pregnancy? - ...(ANSWERS)....Fetal heart sounds, fetal
heartbeat detectable, visualization of the baby via ultrasound, feeling fetal
movement.
What is Naegele's Rule for calculating due date? - ...(ANSWERS)....Last menstrual
period minus 3 months plus 7 days plus 1 year.
What is Cathy's Rule for calculating due date? - ...(ANSWERS)....Last menstrual
period plus 9 months plus 1 week.
What is the definition of Gravida? - ...(ANSWERS)....A woman who is pregnant.
What does Gravidity refer to? - ...(ANSWERS)....The number of pregnancies a
woman has had.
What is a Nulligravida? - ...(ANSWERS)....A woman who has never been pregnant.
What is a Primigravida? - ...(ANSWERS)....A woman who is pregnant for the first
time.
What is a Multigravida? - ...(ANSWERS)....A woman who is in at least her second
pregnancy.
, What does Parity refer to? - ...(ANSWERS)....The number of births a woman has
had after 20 weeks of gestation, regardless of whether the fetus was born alive.
What is a Nullipara? - ...(ANSWERS)....A woman who has not had a birth at more
than 20 weeks of gestation.
What is a Primipara? - ...(ANSWERS)....A woman who has had one birth that
occurred after 20 weeks of gestation.
What is a Multipara? - ...(ANSWERS)....A woman who has had two or more
pregnancies that reached the stage of fetal viability.
What does G in GTPAL stand for? - ...(ANSWERS)....Gravidity, which is the number
of times a woman has been pregnant, including the current pregnancy.
What does T in GTPAL represent? - ...(ANSWERS)....Term Births, which refers to
how many babies were delivered at term (38 weeks or more).
What does P in GTPAL indicate? - ...(ANSWERS)....Preterm Births, which are births
that occur before 38 weeks.
What does A in GTPAL stand for? - ...(ANSWERS)....Abortion, which includes both
spontaneous and elective miscarriages.
