ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Final 23D Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of these is a characteristic of a preterm infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lanugo is a characteristic of preterm infants, as it is fine, downy hair covering the fetus that typically disappears by 36 weeks gestation but remains in preterm infants. Hypertonia, long toenails, and dry skin are more associated with post-term infants.
Question 2 of 5
What are the signs and symptoms of Thalassemia? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Slow growth and fatigue are common symptoms of thalassemia due to anemia from reduced hemoglobin production, affecting oxygen delivery and growth. Hematoma and pruritus are not typical symptoms, though bleeding risks or iron overload side effects may occur but are less direct.
Extract:
Newborn immediately following delivery
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately following delivery. After assuring a patent airway, which of the following actions should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drying the newborn prevents cold stress by reducing evaporative heat loss, which can lead to hypoxia and other complications. Administering phytonadione, documenting the Apgar score, and applying identification bands are important but not immediate priorities compared to thermoregulation.
Extract:
Newborn with respiratory distress syndrome experiencing respiratory acidosis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn who has respiratory distress syndrome and is experiencing respiratory acidosis. Which of the following risk factors predisposes the newborn to respiratory difficulties?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Small for gestational age newborns have immature lungs with less surfactant, increasing the risk of respiratory distress syndrome and acidosis. Maternal asthma, ventricular septal defects, and cesarean birth are not direct risk factors for RDS, though they may cause other complications.
Extract:
Postpartum client
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements by the client as a possible indicator of inhibition of parental attachment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Expressing dissatisfaction with the newborn's appearance, such as wishing for more hair, may indicate difficulty accepting the baby, suggesting inhibition of attachment. Confidence in caregiving, requesting rest, or noting family resemblance are not typically signs of attachment issues.