Maternal ATI Practice Exam 2025 – Comprehensive Study Questions, Detailed Rationales, and Expert Answers

• Comprehensive set of study questions tailored for the 2025 Maternal ATI exam
• Detailed rationales to deepen your understanding of maternal nursing concepts
• Expert-verified answers for accurate and reliable exam prep
• Includes key topics like prenatal assessments, labor complications, and postpartum management
• Perfect for nursing students seeking a thorough and effective study tool

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1. Teaching a client with active genital herpes simplex virus type 2
Question: A nurse is teaching a client who has active genital herpes simplex virus, type
2. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. “You will have a cesarean birth prior to the onset of labor.”
B. “Your baby will receive erythromycin eye ointment after birth to treat the infection.”
C. “You should take oral metronidazole for 7 days prior to 37 weeks gestation.”
D. “You should schedule a cesarean birth after your water breaks.”
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cesarean birth is recommended prior to the onset of labor to prevent
transmission of herpes simplex virus during vaginal delivery.
• B: Erythromycin is used to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum due to gonorrhea,
not herpes.
• C: Metronidazole is used for bacterial infections like trichomoniasis, not HSV.
• D: Once membranes rupture, the baby is at risk for transmission; delivery should
occur before this.
2. Priority assessment during labor admission
Question: A nurse is performing an admission assessment of a client who has just
arrived at the labor and delivery unit. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as the priority?
A. The client reports a pain level of 8 on a scale from 0 to 10 during contractions.
B. The client’s blood pressure is 148/92 mmHg.
C. The client’s temperature is 38.3°C (101°F).
D. The fetal heart rate is 90/min.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A fetal heart rate of 90/min indicates bradycardia, which can result in fetal
hypoxia or distress and requires immediate intervention.
• A: Pain is expected in labor and is managed but not an immediate threat.
• B: Elevated BP is concerning but not as urgent.
• C: Slight fever is worth monitoring but is less critical than fetal bradycardia.
3. Normal newborn assessment
Question: A nurse is caring for a newborn who has irregular respirations of 52/min with
several periods of apnea lasting approximately 5 seconds. The newborn is pink with
acrocyanosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer oxygen
B. Place the newborn in an isolette
C. Continue to monitor the newborn routinely
D. Assess the newborn’s blood glucose
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These are normal findings in a healthy newborn. Periodic breathing and
acrocyanosis are common in the first few hours of life.
• A & B: No indication of respiratory distress requiring oxygen or isolette.
• D: No symptoms suggesting hypoglycemia.