ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternal Newborn Questions
Extract:
Newborn immediately after birth
Question 1 of 5
The priority nursing care of the newborn immediately after birth includes all except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Announcement of the delivery is not a priority in nursing care of the newborn immediately after birth. While it may be a joyful moment for the parents and family, it does not affect the health and well-being of the newborn.
Therefore, it can be done later after the essential newborn care has been completed.
Extract:
Newborn, 2 days old, lost 6 ounces since birth
Question 2 of 5
A mother is upset because her newborn has lost 6 ounces since birth 2 days ago. The nurse informs the mother that it is normal for a newborn to lose which percentage of their birth weight within the first week of life?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 5% to 10% of their birth weight is correct because this range is within the normal limits for a newborn weight loss. Newborns lose some weight due to insufficient caloric intake, fluid loss, and metabolic adjustments in the first week after birth.
Extract:
Mother in labor, nonreassuring fetal heart rate pattern, lying on left side
Question 3 of 5
The nurse notes a nonreassuring pattern of the fetal heart rate. The mother is already lying on her left side. What nursing action is indicated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing a wedge under the left hip is a common intervention to improve uteroplacental blood flow by tilting the uterus off the vena cava, enhancing venous return and cardiac output, which can positively affect fetal oxygenation.
Extract:
Male newborn, genitalia assessment
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is inspecting a male newborn's genitalia. Which action should the nurse avoid when conducting this assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Retracting the foreskin over the glans should be avoided as it can cause pain, bleeding, and infection in the newborn. The foreskin is usually adhered to the glans and should not be forcibly retracted.
Extract:
Newborn, preventing heat loss
Question 5 of 5
To prevent heat loss from convection in a newborn, which action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moving the infant away from a blowing fan directly prevents heat loss due to air movement, which is a key factor in convection.