ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam Practice Questions

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• "I will keep my baby's head elevated while he is feeding.”
• "I will allow my baby to burp several times during each feeding.”
• "I will tip the nipple so air is present as my baby sucks.”
• "My baby will have soft, formed yellow stools.”

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• True.
• False.

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• Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
• Endometriosis.
• Breast cancer.
• Polycystic ovary syndrome.

(Select All that Apply.)

• Perform a vaginal exam.
• Monitor fetal heart rate with an internal fetal monitor.
• Frequently assess maternal heart rate.
• Initiate bed rest with bathroom privileges.

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• "You will receive a medication through an IV for this test.”
• "You should expect the test to take about 30 minutes.”
• "You should not eat or drink for 4 hours prior to the test.”
• "This test will help determine if your baby's lungs are mature.”

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• "I will need to have the IUD replaced each year.”
• "I will need to apply a spermicide prior to intercourse.”
• "I should expect my periods to stop while I have the IUD.”
• "I should check for the string each month after menstruation.”

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• "You should keep the car seat rear-facing until your baby is at least 2 years old.”
• "Position the retainer clip over the upper part of your baby's abdomen.”
• "You should place your baby in the car seat at a 90-degree angle.”
• "Place the shoulder harness straps in the slots an inch above your baby's shoulders.”

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• Axillary temperature 36.5°C (97.7°F).
• Nasal flaring.
• Heart rate 158/min.
• One void since birth.

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• Elevate the client's legs to a 30° angle.
• Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
• Massage the client's fundus.
• Initiate an infusion of oxytocin.

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• Assist the client to void every 3 hr.
• Monitor contractions every 30 min.
• Place the client into a lithotomy position.
• Encourage the client to use a pant-blow breathing pattern.

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• "I will check the identification badge of anyone who removes my baby from our room.”
• "I should include a photo of my baby along with any public birth announcements to social media.”
• "I will allow my baby to sleep on the bed in my room when I am in the shower.”
• "I should expect the nurses to carry my baby in their arms to the nursery.”

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• "If my partner is Rh-negative, I will not receive the shot.”
• "I will receive the shot after delivery if my baby is Rh-negative.”
• "I should not receive any immunizations for 3 months after the shot.”
• "This shot may be given after birth to protect future pregnancies.”

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• "Are you taking over-the-counter medications?”
• "Do you have a history of gastric problems?”
• "What kind of contraception will you be using?”
• "Are you being treated for high blood pressure?”
• "Do you have a history of cataracts?”

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• Prepare the equipment necessary to initiate an amnioinfusion.
• Administer oxygen at 10 L/min via a nonrebreather face mask.
• Discontinue the infusion of oxytocin.
• Place the client in a left lateral position.

(Select All that Apply.)

• Nulliparity.
• History of breastfeeding.
• Previous use of oral contraceptives.
• History of breast cancer.
• Hormone replacement therapy.

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• Heart disease.
• Cervical dilation of 2 cm.
• Gestational age of 34 weeks.
• Allergy to penicillin.

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• "Increase potassium intake.”
• "Increase fluid intake to 3 liters per day.”
• "Decrease sodium intake before menstruation.”
• "Decrease daily fiber intake.”