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ati RN maternal newborn exam 2025 EXAM 2025- 2026 Review GRADED A+
QUESTIONS WIT H CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
a nurse is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation. which of the
following actions should the nurse take prior to applying an external
transducer for fetal monitoring?
perform leopold maneuvers
The nurse should perform Leopold maneuvers to assess the position of the fetus to
best determine the optimal placement for the external fetal monitoring transducer.
a nurse in a prenatal clinic is assessing a group of clients. which of the
following clients should the nurse see first?
a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and reports abdominal cramping.
When using the urgent vs nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should
determine that the priority finding is a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and
reports abdominal cramping. Abdominal cramping can indicate an ectopic pregnancy
or manifestations of spontaneous abortion. The nurse should request that the
provider see this client first.
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presence of an insufficient amount of amniotic fluid
a nurse is caring for a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation and has
gonorrhea. the nurse should identify that the client is at an increased risk for
which of the following complications ?
premature rupture of membranes
The nurse should identify that a client who is pregnant and has gonorrhea is at an
increased risk for premature rupture of membranes, chorioamnionitis, preterm birth,
neonatal sepsis, and intrauterine growth restriction.
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a nurse is assessing four newborns. which of the following findings should the
nurse report to the provider?
A newborn who is 18 hr old and has an axillary temperature of 37.7° C (99.9° F)
An axillary temperature greater than 37.5° C (99.5° F) is above the expected
reference range for a newborn and can be an indication of sepsis. Therefore, the
nurse should report this finding to the provider.
a nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is receiving heparin via a
continuous iv infusion for thrombophlebitis in her left calf. which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
maintain the client on bed rest.
The client should remain on bed rest to decrease the risk of dislodging the clot,
which could cause a pulmonary embolism. Elevation of the affected leg is
recommended.
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a c section birth 3
days ago. which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
"You can still become pregnant if you are breastfeeding."
The nurse should instruct the client that breastfeeding does not prevent ovulation.
Therefore, the client can become pregnant. The nurse should discuss contraception
that is safe to use while breastfeeding.
a nurse is performing a physical assessment of a newborn. which of the
following clinical findings should the nurse expect?
Heart rate 154/min is correct. The expected reference range for a newborn's heart
rate is from 110/min to 160/min while awake.
Respiratory rate 58/min is correct. The expected reference range for a newborn's
respiratory rate is from 30/min to 60/min.
Weight 2.6 kg (5 lb 12 oz) is correct. The expected reference range for a newborn's
weight is from 2,500 to 4,000 g (5.5 lb to 8.8 lb).
a nurse is performing a routine assessment on a client who is at 18 weeks of
gestation. which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
FHR 152 a min
ati RN maternal newborn exam 2025 EXAM 2025- 2026 Review GRADED A+
QUESTIONS WIT H CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
a nurse is caring for a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation. which of the
following actions should the nurse take prior to applying an external
transducer for fetal monitoring?
perform leopold maneuvers
The nurse should perform Leopold maneuvers to assess the position of the fetus to
best determine the optimal placement for the external fetal monitoring transducer.
a nurse in a prenatal clinic is assessing a group of clients. which of the
following clients should the nurse see first?
a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and reports abdominal cramping.
When using the urgent vs nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should
determine that the priority finding is a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and
reports abdominal cramping. Abdominal cramping can indicate an ectopic pregnancy
or manifestations of spontaneous abortion. The nurse should request that the
provider see this client first.
oligohydraminos
presence of an insufficient amount of amniotic fluid
a nurse is caring for a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation and has
gonorrhea. the nurse should identify that the client is at an increased risk for
which of the following complications ?
premature rupture of membranes
The nurse should identify that a client who is pregnant and has gonorrhea is at an
increased risk for premature rupture of membranes, chorioamnionitis, preterm birth,
neonatal sepsis, and intrauterine growth restriction.
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a nurse is assessing four newborns. which of the following findings should the
nurse report to the provider?
A newborn who is 18 hr old and has an axillary temperature of 37.7° C (99.9° F)
An axillary temperature greater than 37.5° C (99.5° F) is above the expected
reference range for a newborn and can be an indication of sepsis. Therefore, the
nurse should report this finding to the provider.
a nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is receiving heparin via a
continuous iv infusion for thrombophlebitis in her left calf. which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
maintain the client on bed rest.
The client should remain on bed rest to decrease the risk of dislodging the clot,
which could cause a pulmonary embolism. Elevation of the affected leg is
recommended.
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a c section birth 3
days ago. which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
"You can still become pregnant if you are breastfeeding."
The nurse should instruct the client that breastfeeding does not prevent ovulation.
Therefore, the client can become pregnant. The nurse should discuss contraception
that is safe to use while breastfeeding.
a nurse is performing a physical assessment of a newborn. which of the
following clinical findings should the nurse expect?
Heart rate 154/min is correct. The expected reference range for a newborn's heart
rate is from 110/min to 160/min while awake.
Respiratory rate 58/min is correct. The expected reference range for a newborn's
respiratory rate is from 30/min to 60/min.
Weight 2.6 kg (5 lb 12 oz) is correct. The expected reference range for a newborn's
weight is from 2,500 to 4,000 g (5.5 lb to 8.8 lb).
a nurse is performing a routine assessment on a client who is at 18 weeks of
gestation. which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
FHR 152 a min
