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A client presents with fever, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, and tachycardia after a miscarriage. What is the priority concern?
A. Septic abortionB. HemorrhageC. Normal recoveryD. Complete abortion
Ati lpn maternal newborn proctored examATI LPN Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam
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ATI LPN Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 98 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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A client asks when she can receive an epidural. Which of the following is the best response?
A. Only at 6cm dilationB. Upon requestC. Only during transitionD. After delivery
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A newborn is diagnosed with PKU. What is the primary treatment?
A. Fluid restrictionB. Iron supplementationC. High-protein dietD. Phenylalanine-restricted diet
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A client asks the purpose of amniotic fluid. Which of the following is correct?
A. Produces hormonesB. Cushions and protects the fetusC. Prevents maternal infectionD. Regulates maternal BP
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A nurse explains placental function. Which statement is correct?
A. It provides oxygen and nutrientsB. It produces RBCsC. It blocks all harmful substancesD. It stores fetal waste
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A laboring client's fetus is in a vertex position. Which finding supports this fetal position?
A. Shoulder presentingB. Buttock presentingC. Chin flexed to chestD. Neck extended
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A nurse explains why fetal monitoring is increased in hypertension. What is the best rationale?
A. Normal protocolB. Increased fetal movementC. Risk of fetal hypoxiaD. Increased amniotic fluid
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A nurse is assessing amniotic fluid. Which of the following is an expected finding?
A. Clear, odorless fluidB. Foul odorC. Thick green fluidD. Bright red blood
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A client with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) asks why she cannot take a bath. What is the best response?
A. "It delays labor."B. "It affects fetal growth."C. "It reduces contractions."D. "It increases infection risk."
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A client has thick, white vaginal discharge and itching. What diagnosis would the nurse expect for this client?
A. TrichomoniasisB. Bacterial VaginosisC. ChlamydiaD. Candidiasis
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A pregnant client is to undergo an amniocentesis at 18 weeks. She asks the nurse about the purpose of this test. What is the best response?
A. It evaluates placental placementB. It measures fetal growthC. It screens for genetic disordersD. It confirms or rules out genetic conditions
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A client asks why insulin is preferred over oral hypoglycemics. What is the best response?
A. Insulin is cheaperB. Insulin crosses the placenta easilyC. Oral agents are ineffectiveD. Insulin does not cross the placenta
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Which is the primary goal of tocolytic therapy?
A. Induce deliveryB. Increase contractionsC. Stop labor permanentlyD. Delay birth briefly
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A nurse teaches about normal fetal heart rate. Which value is expected?
A. 110-160 bpmB. 100-120 bpmC. 80-100 bpmD. 160-200 bpm
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A client with cervical insufficiency is scheduled for a cerclage. What is the purpose?
A. Prevent cervical dilationB. Increase fetal growthC. Stop contractionsD. Induce labor
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A nurse is teaching about the umbilical cord. Which of the following statements are correct? Select all that apply
A. Vein carries oxygenated bloodB. Contains one veinC. Arteries carry oxygenated bloodD. Contains two arteries
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When is Apgar performed?
A. Immediately onlyB. At 10 minutes onlyC. After feedingD. At 1 and 5 minutes
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A nurse observes crowning on a client in labor. What does crowning indicate?
A. Shoulder deliveryB. Full dilationC. Placenta deliveryD. Fetal head visible
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A nurse is implementing nonpharmacological pain management. Which interventions are appropriate? (Select all that apply)
A. AromatherapyB. IV opioidsC. Position changesD. Massage
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A client presents with severe vomiting, dizziness, and dark urine. What is the priority concern?
A. InfectionB. DehydrationC. HypoglycemiaD. Hypertension
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A boggy fundus is noted during the fundal assessment. What is the priority nursing intervention?
A. Place in TrendelenburgB. Notify the physicianC. Administer oxygenD. Fundal massage
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Which of the following is a first line intervention for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
A. Diet modificationB. InsulinC. SteroidsD. Surgery
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A 30-year-old at 32 weeks gestation reports severe headache and blurred vision. What complication should the nurse suspect?
A. Hyperemesis gravidarumB. Preeclampsia with severe featuresC. Normal pregnancyD. Gestational diabetes
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A nurse is teaching a pregnant client about nausea. Which intervention is best?
A. Skip mealsB. Spicy foodsC. Large mealsD. Small frequent meals
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A client asks how her due date is calculated. Which is correct?
A. LMP + 1 yearB. Add 3 monthsC. LMP-3 months + 7 daysD. Add 7 days only
Ati lpn maternal newborn proctored exam