ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED
ACTUAL EXAM 2024/2025 WITH 220 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
A nurse is caring for a client in labor whose cervix is dilated to 9 cm. She is
experiencing strong contractions every 2 min lasting 75 sec. The nurse should
recognize that the client is in which of the following phases or stages of labor?
A. Latent phase of first stage
B. Active phase of first stage
C. Second stage
D. Transition phase of first stage - ANSWER-D. Transition phase of first stage
A nurse is teaching a client about squatting exercises during pregnancy. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include?
A. "These exercises should be done for 15 minutes each day to strengthen the
perineal muscles."
B. "Squatting exercises can tone your abdomen, helping you lose weight faster
following delivery."
C. "Practicing squatting exercises during pregnancy will reduce lower back pain
during labor."
D. "Doing squatting exercises 3 times per week will improve your overall fitness."
- ANSWER-A. "These exercises should be done for 15 minutes each day to
strengthen the perineal muscles."
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,A nurse is admitting a client who is in post-term labor. Which of the following
statements should the nurse identify as the priority?
A. "I had blood-streaked discharge a few hours ago."
B. "When my water broke, it was not clear."
C. "I have not felt my baby move as much today."
D. "I feel like I cannot breathe when I walk up the stairs. - ANSWER-B. "When
my water broke, it was not clear."
A nurse is performing a routine prenatal examination of a client who is in the
second trimester. The client reports backaches with no other symptoms and refuses
medication. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "Try pelvic tilt exercises."
B. "Limit your physical activity."
C. "Soak in a warm bubble bath."
D. "Lie flat on your back for 1 hour." - ANSWER-A. "Try pelvic tilt exercises."
A nurse is assessing a client who is at 20 weeks gestation and reports frequent
episodes of indigestion and heartburn. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse give to the client?
A. "Limit your intake of food to twice per day."
B. "Decrease your intake of spicy foods."
C. "Rest in a supine position for a few minutes after eating."
D. "Increase your intake of water and carbonated beverages. - ANSWER-B.
"Decrease your intake of spicy foods."
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,A nurse is discussing contraceptive choices with a client who has a history of
thrombophlebitis. Which of the following methods of contraception should the
nurse recommend?
A. Copper intrauterine device
B. Combination pill
C. Vaginal ring
D. Medroxyprogesterone injection - ANSWER-A. Copper intrauterine device
A nurse is providing postpartum discharge teaching about proper storage of breast
milk for a client who is breastfeeding. Which of the following client statements
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I can store my pumped milk in the door of the refrigerator."
B. "I can use the microwave to thaw my frozen breast milk."
C. "I will discard any unused breastmilk that is left in the bottle."
D. "I can refreeze any breastmilk after it has been thawed." - ANSWER-C. "I will
discard any unused breastmilk that is left in the bottle."
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is planning to breastfeed her
newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A. "I must drink milk every day in order to assure good-quality breast milk."
B. "Drinking lots of fluids will increase my breast milk production."
C. "After the first few weeks, my nipples will toughen, and breastfeeding won't
hurt anymore."
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, D. "My baby may sometimes feed every hour for several hours in a row." -
ANSWER-D. "My baby may sometimes feed every hour for several hours in a
row."
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 - ANSWER-C. Giving the
hepatitis B vaccine
A nurse is providing teaching about newborn care to the parent of a newborn.
Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I will wash my baby's umbilical cord stump with antibacterial soap."
B. "I will cover my baby with a lightweight blanket during nap time."
C. "I will use a cotton-tipped swab to clean my baby's ear canals."
D. "I will place a hat on my baby's head prior to going outside." - ANSWER-D. "I
will place a hat on my baby's head prior to going outside."
A nurse is providing breastfeeding education to a client who delivered 12 hours
ago. Which of the following client statements
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should have less cramping while I'm breastfeeding."
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