ATI Maternity Proctored 2026

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This material has 90 questions with answers and rationales. Here are the first 5.

1. 1.A client at 10 weeks of gestation asks how to estimate the date of birth using the first day of the last menstrual period. Which method should the nurse explain?

   • A.Add 7 days, add 3 months, and subtract 1 year from the first day of the last menstrual period.
   • B.Add 14 days, subtract 3 months, and add 1 year to the first day of the last menstrual period.
   • C.Subtract 7 days, add 3 months, and subtract 1 year from the first day of the last menstrual period.
   • D.Add 7 days, subtract 3 months, and add 1 year to the first day of the last menstrual period.

   Rationale: Naegele's rule estimates the date of birth by adding 7 days, subtracting 3 months, and adding 1 year to the first day of the last menstrual period. Adding 14 days is not part of the rule, and the other options reverse or alter the required steps. This estimate assumes a 28-day cycle and is adjusted when cycles are irregular.

2. 2.At a prenatal visit, a client at 9 weeks of gestation reports nausea that is worse upon waking. Which instruction is most appropriate?

   • A.Eat a small serving of dry crackers before getting out of bed.
   • B.Drink a large glass of water with each meal.
   • C.Lie flat for 30 minutes after eating.
   • D.Skip breakfast until the nausea resolves.

   Rationale: Eating dry crackers or toast before rising can help reduce nausea associated with an empty stomach. Large amounts of fluid with meals may worsen fullness and nausea, while small, frequent sips between meals are often better tolerated. Lying flat after eating and skipping meals can aggravate symptoms rather than relieve them.

3. 3.A client at 24 weeks of gestation asks how to reduce the risk of toxoplasmosis and listeriosis. Which instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

   • A.Eat refrigerated deli meat without reheating it because it is already cooked.
   • B.Use gloves when gardening or handling soil.
   • C.Cook meat thoroughly and avoid tasting it before it is fully cooked.
   • D.Avoid unpasteurized milk and soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk.
   • E.Ask someone else to change the cat's litter box, if possible.

   Rationale: Thoroughly cooking meat and wearing gloves when handling soil reduce exposure to Toxoplasma gondii. Avoiding unpasteurized dairy and having someone else handle cat litter also reduce infection risk during pregnancy. Refrigerated deli meat can contain Listeria, so it should be reheated until steaming hot rather than eaten cold.

4. 4.A client at 29 weeks of gestation calls the clinic and reports a sudden gush of clear fluid from the vagina. Which instruction should the nurse give?

   • A.Insert a tampon to determine whether the fluid continues.
   • B.Place a clean pad in the underwear and come to the hospital for evaluation.
   • C.Take a warm bath and reassess the fluid in 2 hours.
   • D.Wait until contractions begin before seeking care.

   Answer and rationale are in the full material.

5. 5.During a home visit, a client at 30 weeks of gestation asks about a safe position for resting. Which position should the nurse recommend?

   • A.Sitting upright with the legs crossed
   • B.Flat on the back with a pillow under the knees
   • C.Side-lying, preferably on the left side
   • D.Prone with a pillow under the abdomen

   Answer and rationale are in the full material.