ATI Maternity Practice Test

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• What is the first action a nurse should take when caring for a newborn who is large for gestational age and jittery?
• What is a common complication of multiple gestation pregnancies?
• What hematocrit level should a nurse report as an indication of anemia in a pregnant client at 32 weeks of gestation?
• What should a nurse explain to a client who tests positive for hepatitis B at 16 weeks of gestation?
• Which nursing action is indicated for a client on the antepartum unit?
• What key information should the nurse provide for the discharge teaching of a newborn?
• Which types of medications are commonly considered teratogenic during pregnancy?
• What is a common method to manage discomfort for a client with perineal pain postpartum?
• Which condition involves the placenta being implanted in the lower uterine segment?
• What maternal condition is associated with an increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage?
• If a client is diagnosed with hypertension during pregnancy, which assessment is critical to monitor?
• Which maternal position can help with umbilical cord compression during labor?
• What is an important follow-up action after assessing a postpartum client for significant edema?
• In a client receiving betamethasone during preterm labor, which route of administration should the nurse use?
• Which client history detail should be considered a contraindication for the use of oral contraceptives?
• Which of the following is true about the intake of fluids while exercising during pregnancy?
• What physical characteristic should a nurse expect in a primigravida client with hyperthyroidism?
• What is an important consideration for the nurse when addressing potential signs of abuse in adolescents?
• What indication suggests a newborn has a myelomeningocele?
• What is an expected change in a pregnant woman's vital signs?
• How should fundal height be measured in a pregnant woman?
• Which vitamin is crucial for fetal neural tube development?
• At what gestational age is it common for a fetal heartbeat to be detected via Doppler ultrasound?
• Which findings may indicate that a postpartum client’s condition is not improving?
• What manifestations should the nurse identify as signs of magnesium toxicity in a postpartum client?
• Which statement about newborn care is a common safety instruction for guardians?
• Which medication should a nurse plan to include in teaching for a client who is pregnant and has opioid use disorder?
• What is a common recommendation for a client experiencing frequent headaches with visual changes?
• What sign indicates a ruptured amniotic sac?
• For a newborn at greatest risk for developing hypoglycemia, what scenario should the nurse recognize related to the loss of heat?
• Which assessment finding is considered abnormal during postpartum recovery?
• Which intervention is crucial for a client intermittently experiencing contractions?
• What is an appropriate instruction for a parent regarding formula feeding a newborn?
• What is a common sign of preeclampsia that nurses should monitor for?
• What is an important aspect of maternal education regarding fetal movement monitoring?
• Which statement by a client in the second trimester indicates effective adaptation to their role as an expectant parent?
• Which statement by a breastfeeding client indicates understanding of the teaching provided to them?
• Which statement reflects a common emotional response during the second trimester of pregnancy?
• Which statement by a guardian prior to a newborn's discharge indicates understanding of home care safety?
• What is the optimal position for a mother during labor to promote fetal descent?
• What is the normal range for fetal heart rate?
• At what gestational age is chorionic villus sampling (CVS) typically performed?
• When monitoring a 1-hour-old newborn for hypoglycemia, which of the following findings should the nurse monitor for?
• In a nursing assessment, which symptom might suggest a need for gynecological evaluation in an adolescent?
• What is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality?
• What should be the appropriate response to a woman showing signs of labor before 37 weeks?
• What should a nurse expect when assessing a client who is postpartum regarding their urinary output?
• After performing hand hygiene and donning gloves for a heel stick on a newborn, what should the nurse do next?
• When should a pregnant woman report decreased fetal movement?
• Which findings should a nurse report to the provider for a newborn experiencing respiratory distress?
• Which statement indicates that a client understands how to prevent engorgement during lactation suppression?
• What action should the nurse take for a client with deep-vein thrombosis (DVT)?
• At what point is a Cesarean delivery typically recommended for fetal distress?
• When caring for a client in labor, which action should a nurse assist the RN with based on recent data collection?
• When prioritizing care in a prenatal clinic, which client should a nurse recommend the provider see first?
• What is the main focus of care immediately following a vaginal birth?
• What medication should a nurse expect the provider to prescribe for a client experiencing postpartum hemorrhage?
• What should the nurse first implement while reviewing an adolescent's medical record regarding medication education?
• Which hormone is crucial for maintaining the uterine lining during early pregnancy?
• What are the signs of labor?
• Which statement made by a client at 39 weeks of gestation should alert the nurse to a potential complication?
• What does a positive pregnancy test indicate?
• What cardiovascular adaptation is expected during pregnancy?
• What is the recommended weight gain for a woman with a normal BMI during pregnancy?
• What is the indication for the use of corticosteroids in preterm labor?
• What statement should a nurse include when providing teaching to a client about new medication?
• Which symptom, if reported by a postpartum client, should be documented and communicated to the provider?
• What resource should a nurse recommend to a client who has learned that their fetus has trisomy 21?
• Which statements made by the adolescent indicate an understanding of the teaching provided?
• What is the recommended frequency of prenatal visits during the second trimester?
• What result in a prenatal record at 34 weeks gestation indicates a desirable outcome?
• When discussing the administration of magnesium sulfate, what should the nurse prioritize monitoring?
• Which of the following is an appropriate intervention for a patient in labor experiencing back pain?
• Which factor is commonly monitored in women at risk for thromboembolism during pregnancy?
• What maternal condition increases the risk of a macrosomic infant?
• What is the purpose of the Apgar score?
• Which food source is the best recommendation for clients during pregnancy to increase folate intake?
• Which assessment is a priority for a newborn immediately after birth?
• What should be monitored in a patient receiving magnesium sulfate for preterm labor?
• Which statement about covering the newborn is accurate?
• What is lochia rubra?
• How should a nurse respond when a grandparent asks to take the newborn to their daughter's room?
• What condition is characterized by excessive vomiting during pregnancy?
• What is a primary benefit of breastfeeding for infants?
• What should a nurse do for a newborn after injury to the arm?
• What instruction should a nurse include for a client at 9 weeks of gestation experiencing nausea and vomiting?
• What intervention should a nurse recommend for a client with hyperemesis gravidarum?
• What assessment tool should a nurse expect to complete for a newborn exhibiting a high-pitched cry?
• What statement by a client indicates understanding of breastfeeding practices for their 12-hour-old newborn?
• During a routine prenatal visit, which finding should the nurse report to the provider for a client at 20 weeks of gestation?
• Which medication is commonly used to prevent pregnancy-induced hypertension?
• What nursing action is most important for a newborn with a suspected infection?
• Which findings during an antepartum clinic visit should the nurse report to the provider?
• Which laboratory finding in a 4-hour-old newborn should be reported as associated with neonatal sepsis?
• How can a client prevent supine hypotension during pregnancy?
• What is the primary focus of postpartum care in the first hour after delivery?
• What statement should the nurse include when teaching a client receiving magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia?
• What should a nurse do first when assisting a client with a hypotonic uterus and excessive vaginal bleeding?
• Which findings should a nurse report when caring for a postpartum client? (Select all that apply)
• Which findings in an adolescent client should require further evaluation?
• What indicates that a client at 8 weeks of gestation understands the nurse's teaching about vaginal discharge?
• What is the role of a doula during labor and delivery?
• During labor assessment, which actions should the nurse take based on the client's condition?
• Which finding should a nurse report during the prenatal examination of a client at 36 weeks of gestation?
• What is the typical duration of the third stage of labor?
• In what trimester does the majority of fetal organ development occur?
• For a client with hypoglycemia, what symptom might they present with?
• Which client should a nurse prioritize for assessment in a postpartum unit?
• Which food should be recommended as the best source of folate for a client trying to become pregnant?
• What maternal condition is indicated by elevated blood pressure and edema after 20 weeks of gestation?
• Which symptom in a newborn would typically require further observation for potential complications?
• Which provider's prescription is anticipated for a postpartum client at risk for complications?
• What is the nurse's best statement regarding the replacement of a diaphragm for birth control?
• What is the purpose of a non-stress test (NST)?
• Which exercise is often recommended for pregnant women to promote pelvic floor strength?
• Which approach is most effective in promoting a newborn's healthy attachment with the parent?
• What maternal behavior may negatively affect fetal development?
• When caring for an adolescent patient, what should the nurse do after administering ceftriaxone?
• Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of the placenta?
• What finding at 33 weeks of gestation should raise concern for complications?
• What is an appropriate nursing action for a postpartum client receiving IV fluids?
• What is a primary reason for initiating prenatal care?
• What should be assessed during fetal heart monitoring?
• Which intervention should a nurse recommend for a pregnant client with intermittent constipation?
• What medication is commonly used for pain relief during labor?
• In the event of shoulder dystocia, what maneuver is typically performed?
• Which of the following assessments indicates a potential complication in a postpartum client?
• Why are folic acid supplements necessary for clients planning to become pregnant?
• Which assessment finding indicates a newborn may have hypoglycemia?
• Which behavior indicates a client understands how to bathe their newborn?
• What is the expected urine output for a client who is 32 hours postpartum?
• What is the typical consequence of untreated preeclampsia?
• What should the nurse include in teaching about formula feeding a newborn?
• What fetal monitoring finding indicates potential fetal distress?
• What is the recommended duration of exclusive breastfeeding?
• What is the usual nursing expectation after administering magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia?
• Which statement indicates that a guardian understands car seat safety for a newborn?
• What are the key components assessed in a biophysical profile (BPP)?
• What medications should a nurse anticipate being prescribed for a suspected case of pelvic inflammatory disease?
• What statement indicates that a postpartum client understands how to care for their newborn's umbilical cord?
• What finding should a nurse report from an 8-hour-old newborn?
• Which dietary supplement is crucial in the periconceptional period?
• Which finding should a nurse report in a client who is in the second trimester of pregnancy?
• What is an appropriate action for a nurse to take when a pregnant client expresses anxiety about potential genetic disorders?
• Which maternal condition may require the administration of beta-agonists during pregnancy?
• After an amniocentesis, which finding should the nurse expect?
• What finding should a nurse anticipate for a postpartum client with endometriosis who is 48 hours postpartum?
• What is the initial action a nurse should take when caring for a client experiencing hypovolemic shock?
• Which finding should prompt a nurse to report potential magnesium sulfate toxicity in a client?
• Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of contraceptive options involving latex condoms?
• A postpartum client is at greatest risk for developing which condition as evidenced by high blood pressure?
• Which of the following is a priority assessment for a pregnant client with excessive vomiting?
• What should a nurse monitor closely in a client receiving magnesium sulfate?
• Which factor could indicate a need for emergency intervention during labor?
• By which route should phytonadione be administered to a newborn?
• What is the priority intervention for a client with eclampsia immediately after a seizure?
• What is the primary purpose of administering Rho(D) immune globulin?
• Which finding indicates potential hyperemesis gravidarum in a client who is 11 weeks pregnant?
• In which scenario might a pregnant woman need anticoagulation therapy?
• What assessment finding might indicate fetal distress during labor?
• What finding should a nurse report to the provider for a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation?
• What dietary recommendation accompanies a diagnosis of gestational diabetes?
• What causes edema during pregnancy?
• Which risk factor for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in newborns should a nurse include in teaching?
• What is a normal fetal heart rate range during the third trimester?
• What information should be included in teaching a client at 20 weeks of gestation with gestational diabetes mellitus?
• What condition is characterized by low levels of amniotic fluid?
• What should a nurse encourage a client to do to optimize their nutrition during pregnancy?
• What does the Bishop score assess?
• Which condition involves excessive vomiting during pregnancy?
• Which condition is characterized by severe headaches and visual changes during pregnancy?
• What recommendation should be included for a client who is breastfeeding and has mastitis?
• What outcome should a nurse expect from administering nifedipine to a client at 32 weeks gestation?
• What should the nurse prioritize when caring for a client at risk for dehydration?
• After a vaginal birth, a nurse notes perineal pain and must prioritize which action?
• What is an adverse effect of methylergonovine that the nurse should document?
• What is the primary goal of using tocolytics during labor?
• When caring for a newborn receiving phototherapy, which nursing action is essential?
• After receiving change-of-shift report, which client should the postpartum nurse see first?
• What is a common maternal compromise seen during pregnancy?
• What symptom best indicates that a client has hyperemesis gravidarum?
• What indicates a parent’s understanding of newborn abduction prevention?
• During which stage of labor does the cervix dilate from 4 to 7 cm?
• What actions should a nurse take for a client who is 18 hours postpartum with a fourth-degree perineal laceration and a pain rating of 4?
• How should a car seat retainer clip be positioned for a newborn?
• What is the first action a nurse should take if a pregnant woman presents with vaginal bleeding?
• Which route of administration should a nurse plan when administering terbutaline to a client in preterm labor?
• What is the expected fundal height at 20 weeks gestation?
• What is the primary concern when a pregnant client reports epigastric pain at 33 weeks of gestation?
• Which sign could indicate that a baby is not adapting well after birth?
• Which of the following findings indicates a potential complication during a prenatal visit in a client at 32 weeks of gestation?
• When discussing breastfeeding, what is a key point the nurse should stress to the client?
• What instruction should the nurse give about exercising during pregnancy?
• To promote a client's comfort during the active phase of labor, which action is appropriate for the nurse to take?
• What action should a nurse take to reduce the risk of thrombophlebitis in a client following a cesarean birth?
• At what point is a pregnancy considered term?
• In reviewing a postpartum client's condition, which observation is critical for a nurse to monitor?
• Which vaccine is contraindicated during pregnancy?
• What maneuver is typically employed to resolve fetal shoulder dystocia?
• Which sign indicates the onset of labor?
• Which assessment findings should be monitored in a newborn for signs of sepsis?
• What should a nurse advise a breastfeeding client with concerns of poor feeding due to sepsis?
• What screening test is performed at 24-28 weeks to check for gestational diabetes?
• When administering lactated Ringer's at 1,500 mL over 10 hours, what should the IV pump settings be for mL/hr?
• What should a nurse teach parents about home safety precautions for newborns?
• What is an important teaching point for a client who has received a prescription for methylergonovine?
• Which instruction should a nurse suggest to enhance the discharge teaching plan for a postpartum client?
• What is the purpose of administering a tocolytic agent?
• What is colostrum?
• What statement indicates a client's understanding of medroxyprogesterone acetate injection for contraception?
• What is the priority intervention a nurse should perform for a postpartum client experiencing symptoms of preeclampsia?