ATI RN Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam 2025 with NGN Questions – Updated Study Guide with Real Exam Practice and Correct Answers

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1. A nurse in a clinic receives a phone call from a client who believes she is
pregnant and would like to be tested in the clinic to confirm her pregnancy. Which
of the following information should the nurse provide to the client?
A) You should wait until 4 weeks after conception to be tested
B) You should be off any medications for 24 hours prior to the test
C) You should be NPO for at least 8 hours prior to the test
D) You should collect urine from the first morning void
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: First morning urine contains the highest concentration of hCG and provides
the most accurate results for pregnancy testing.
2. A nurse is teaching a group of pregnant women about measures to relieve
backache during pregnancy. Which of the following should be included? (Select all
that apply)
A) Avoid lifting
B) Perform Kegel exercises twice a day
C) Perform the pelvic rock exercises every day
D) Use proper body mechanics
E) Avoid constrictive clothing
Correct Answers: C, D
Rationale: Pelvic rocking and proper body mechanics help alleviate backache by
improving posture and strengthening abdominal muscles.
3. A nurse is caring for a pregnant client and reviewing signs of complications.
Which should the nurse include as a complication to report to the provider?
A) Vaginal bleeding
B) Swelling of the ankles
C) Heartburn after eating
D) Lightheadedness when lying on back
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vaginal bleeding may indicate serious complications like miscarriage or
placental issues and should be reported immediately.
4. A client who is at 7 weeks of gestation is experiencing nausea and vomiting in the
morning. What should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) Eat crackers or plain toast before getting out of bed
B) Awaken during the night to eat a snack
C) Skip breakfast and eat lunch after nausea subsides
D) Eat a large evening meal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eating dry, bland foods before getting out of bed can help reduce symptoms
of morning sickness.