ATI LPN
ATI Custom Maternity Final 23D Questions
Extract:
Newborn small for gestational age
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the mother of a newborn who is small for gestational age. Which of the following should the nurse include as a cause of this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placental insufficiency restricts nutrient and oxygen delivery, causing SGA. Primipara slightly increases low birth weight risk, obesity links to LGA, and asphyxia is a complication, not a cause.
Extract:
Breastfed newborn diagnosed with galactosemia
Question 2 of 5
A breastfed newborn has just been diagnosed with galactosemia. The therapeutic management for this newborn is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Galactosemia requires stopping breastfeeding, as breast milk contains galactose, which the newborn cannot metabolize, risking severe complications. Amino acids, lactose formulas, or enzyme therapy are not effective treatments.
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Question 3 of 5
The purpose of the Bishop's score is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Bishop's score assesses cervical readiness for labor via dilation, effacement, station, consistency, and position, predicting induction success. It does not evaluate maternal or fetal well-being or labor progress.
Extract:
Newborn
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data about reflexes from a newborn. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to elicit the newborn's Moro reflex?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sharp hand clap elicits the Moro reflex, causing arm extension and crying due to a startle response. Other actions trigger stepping, tonic neck, or Babinski reflexes.
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Question 5 of 5
What is perinatal injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Perinatal injury occurs around birth, affecting the newborn due to labor forces or interventions, like fractures or nerve damage. Perineal, maternal, or fetal injuries are distinct categories.