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ATI Maternal Newborn Nursing Test Bank 2025/2026
Question with 100% Detailed Correct Answers
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 304
OBJ: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs:
Physiologic Integrity
A woman presents to the emergency department with
complaints of bleeding and cramping. The initial
nursing history is significant for a last menstrual period 6
weeks ago. On sterile speculum examination, the
primary care provider finds that the cervix is closed. The
anticipated plan of care for this woman would be
based on a probable diagnosis of which type of
spontaneous abortion?
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a. Incomplete
b. Inevitable
c. Threatened
d. Septic - ANSWER-ANS: C
A woman with a threatened abortion presents with
spotting, mild cramps, and no cervical dilation. A woman
with an incomplete abortion would present with heavy
bleeding, mild to severe cramping, and cervical dilation.
An inevitable abortion manifests with the same symptoms
as an incomplete abortion: heavy bleeding, mild to severe
cramping, and cervical dilation. A woman with a septic
abortion presents with malodorous bleeding and typically a
dilated cervix.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 319
OBJ: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs:
Physiologic Integrity
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 317
OBJ: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client
Needs: Physiologic Integrity
A client who has undergone a dilation and curettage for
early pregnancy loss is likely to be discharged the
same day. The nurse must ensure that vital signs are
stable, bleeding has been controlled, and the woman has
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adequately recovered from the administration of
anesthesia. To promote an optimal recovery, discharge
teaching should include (Select all that apply):
a. Iron supplementation.
b. Resumption of intercourse at 6 weeks following the
procedure.
c. Referral to a support group if necessary.
d. Expectation of heavy bleeding for at least 2 weeks.
e. Emphasizing the need for rest. - ANSWER-ANS: A, C, E
The woman should be advised to consume a diet high in
iron and protein. For many women iron
supplementation also is necessary. Acknowledge that the
client has experienced a loss, albeit early. She can be
ATI Maternal Newborn Nursing Test Bank 2025/2026
Question with 100% Detailed Correct Answers
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 304
OBJ: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs:
Physiologic Integrity
A woman presents to the emergency department with
complaints of bleeding and cramping. The initial
nursing history is significant for a last menstrual period 6
weeks ago. On sterile speculum examination, the
primary care provider finds that the cervix is closed. The
anticipated plan of care for this woman would be
based on a probable diagnosis of which type of
spontaneous abortion?
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a. Incomplete
b. Inevitable
c. Threatened
d. Septic - ANSWER-ANS: C
A woman with a threatened abortion presents with
spotting, mild cramps, and no cervical dilation. A woman
with an incomplete abortion would present with heavy
bleeding, mild to severe cramping, and cervical dilation.
An inevitable abortion manifests with the same symptoms
as an incomplete abortion: heavy bleeding, mild to severe
cramping, and cervical dilation. A woman with a septic
abortion presents with malodorous bleeding and typically a
dilated cervix.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 319
OBJ: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs:
Physiologic Integrity
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 317
OBJ: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client
Needs: Physiologic Integrity
A client who has undergone a dilation and curettage for
early pregnancy loss is likely to be discharged the
same day. The nurse must ensure that vital signs are
stable, bleeding has been controlled, and the woman has
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adequately recovered from the administration of
anesthesia. To promote an optimal recovery, discharge
teaching should include (Select all that apply):
a. Iron supplementation.
b. Resumption of intercourse at 6 weeks following the
procedure.
c. Referral to a support group if necessary.
d. Expectation of heavy bleeding for at least 2 weeks.
e. Emphasizing the need for rest. - ANSWER-ANS: A, C, E
The woman should be advised to consume a diet high in
iron and protein. For many women iron
supplementation also is necessary. Acknowledge that the
client has experienced a loss, albeit early. She can be
