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ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN 2025 EXAM/ ATI
MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
A nurse is caring for a newborn. The nurse should obtain informed
consent before taking which of the following actions?
a) administering erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
b) conducting a newborn hearing screening
c) giving the hepatitis B vaccine
d) screening for critical congenital heart disease -correct answer-c)
giving the hepatitis B vaccine
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is in the second trimester of
pregnancy. The client states, "I've gotten used to the idea of this
pregnancy. It will be fun to have a little baby around the house." Which
of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse.
a) "Babies are not fun. They're a lot of work"
b) "I'm so glad to see you're happy about the baby"
c) "How are your parents reacting to the pregnancy?"
d) "Tell me how you think your life will be after the baby is born" -
correct answer-d) "Tell me how you think your life will be after the
baby is born"
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A postpartum nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hours postpartum and
has a painful third-degree perineal laceration. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse take?
a) prepare to initiate a warm water sitz bath for the client's perineum
b) encourage the client to sit on a soft pillow
c) apply cold ice packs to the client's perineum
d) administer an acetaminophen suppository rectally -correct answer-c)
apply cold ice packs to the client's perineum
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client at 26 weeks of gestation who
reports an episode of dizziness after lying on her back on the couch.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a) request a prescription for preeclampsia laboratory studies
b) advise the client to lie on her side
c) request an ultrasound to evaluate fetal wellbeing
d) advise the client to add a calcium supplement to her diet -correct
answer-b) advise the client to lie on her side
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and is receiving an infusion
of oxytocin. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the
following potential adverse effects?
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a) diarrhea
b) thromboembolism
c) fetal asphyxia
d) oliguria -correct answer-c) fetal asphyxia
A nurse is providing education to a client who is 4 weeks postpartum
and is breastfeeding. The client asks about expected weight loss. Which
of the following responses should the nurse make?
a) "Losing 2.2 pounds each month would be acceptable"
b) "Losing 4.4 pounds each month would be acceptable"
c) "Losing 5.5 pounds each month would be acceptable"
d) "Losing 6.6 pounds each month would be acceptable" -correct
answer-a) "Losing 2.2 pounds each month would be acceptable"
A nurse is talking with a client at 20 weeks of gestation who is
scheduled for a sonogram. The client states, "I am here to have my
regular prenatal checkup, but I do not want any pictures taken of my
baby." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
a) "Do not worry. We can do the sonogram without showing you the
sex of the baby"
b) "I would like to hear more about why you do not want the sonogram,
including any cultural reasons"
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c) "I think you should reconsider because the sonogram is an important
part of the baby's checkup"
d) "You have the right to tell the doctor that you do not want the
sonogram" -correct answer-b) "I would like to hear more about why
you do not want the sonogram, including any cultural reasons"
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client who is at 38 weeks gestation. The
client reports that her breathing has become easier but notes an
increased frequency of urination. The nurse should document this
occurrence as which of the following?
a) effacement
b) dilation
c) lightening
d) quickening -correct answer-c) lightening
A nurse is providing teaching about weight gain during pregnancy for a
client who is primigravida of normal pre-pregnancy weight. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include?
a) "You should plan to gain 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy"
b) "You should plan to gain 11 to 20 pounds during your pregnancy"
c) "Because you started pregnancy at a normal BMI and weight, your
weight gain is not limited as long as you follow a healthy, balanced diet"
ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN 2025 EXAM/ ATI
MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
A nurse is caring for a newborn. The nurse should obtain informed
consent before taking which of the following actions?
a) administering erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
b) conducting a newborn hearing screening
c) giving the hepatitis B vaccine
d) screening for critical congenital heart disease -correct answer-c)
giving the hepatitis B vaccine
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is in the second trimester of
pregnancy. The client states, "I've gotten used to the idea of this
pregnancy. It will be fun to have a little baby around the house." Which
of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse.
a) "Babies are not fun. They're a lot of work"
b) "I'm so glad to see you're happy about the baby"
c) "How are your parents reacting to the pregnancy?"
d) "Tell me how you think your life will be after the baby is born" -
correct answer-d) "Tell me how you think your life will be after the
baby is born"
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A postpartum nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hours postpartum and
has a painful third-degree perineal laceration. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse take?
a) prepare to initiate a warm water sitz bath for the client's perineum
b) encourage the client to sit on a soft pillow
c) apply cold ice packs to the client's perineum
d) administer an acetaminophen suppository rectally -correct answer-c)
apply cold ice packs to the client's perineum
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client at 26 weeks of gestation who
reports an episode of dizziness after lying on her back on the couch.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a) request a prescription for preeclampsia laboratory studies
b) advise the client to lie on her side
c) request an ultrasound to evaluate fetal wellbeing
d) advise the client to add a calcium supplement to her diet -correct
answer-b) advise the client to lie on her side
A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and is receiving an infusion
of oxytocin. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the
following potential adverse effects?
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a) diarrhea
b) thromboembolism
c) fetal asphyxia
d) oliguria -correct answer-c) fetal asphyxia
A nurse is providing education to a client who is 4 weeks postpartum
and is breastfeeding. The client asks about expected weight loss. Which
of the following responses should the nurse make?
a) "Losing 2.2 pounds each month would be acceptable"
b) "Losing 4.4 pounds each month would be acceptable"
c) "Losing 5.5 pounds each month would be acceptable"
d) "Losing 6.6 pounds each month would be acceptable" -correct
answer-a) "Losing 2.2 pounds each month would be acceptable"
A nurse is talking with a client at 20 weeks of gestation who is
scheduled for a sonogram. The client states, "I am here to have my
regular prenatal checkup, but I do not want any pictures taken of my
baby." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
a) "Do not worry. We can do the sonogram without showing you the
sex of the baby"
b) "I would like to hear more about why you do not want the sonogram,
including any cultural reasons"
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c) "I think you should reconsider because the sonogram is an important
part of the baby's checkup"
d) "You have the right to tell the doctor that you do not want the
sonogram" -correct answer-b) "I would like to hear more about why
you do not want the sonogram, including any cultural reasons"
A nurse is assessing a pregnant client who is at 38 weeks gestation. The
client reports that her breathing has become easier but notes an
increased frequency of urination. The nurse should document this
occurrence as which of the following?
a) effacement
b) dilation
c) lightening
d) quickening -correct answer-c) lightening
A nurse is providing teaching about weight gain during pregnancy for a
client who is primigravida of normal pre-pregnancy weight. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include?
a) "You should plan to gain 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy"
b) "You should plan to gain 11 to 20 pounds during your pregnancy"
c) "Because you started pregnancy at a normal BMI and weight, your
weight gain is not limited as long as you follow a healthy, balanced diet"
