ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn with blue hands
Question 1 of 5
A mother asks, 'Why does my infant have blue hands?'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Immature peripheral circulation causes transient acrocyanosis, a benign finding in newborns.
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Newborn in a cold room, crying and kicking, now tired
Question 2 of 5
The nurse enters the room and notices that the room feels cold. The mother says, 'He has been crying and kicking and now he seems very tired.' What is the nurse's priority concern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cold environment triggers nonshivering thermogenesis, burning brown fat, which can produce lactic acid, leading to metabolic acidosis.
Extract:
Post-term newborn immediately following delivery
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to examine a post-term newborn immediately following delivery. Which of the following findings should she expect to observe? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Moro reflex is present in post-term newborns, but vernix, lanugo, and flexibility are reduced due to prolonged gestation.
Extract:
Newborn being breastfed with hydration concerns
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is breastfeeding and tells the nurse that she is concerned about her newborn's hydration. Which of the following nursing observations is appropriate to use in evaluating the adequacy of the newborn's hydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wet diapers (6-8 daily) indicate adequate hydration, a reliable measure in newborns.
Extract:
Newborn being assessed
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn. Which of the following anatomical landmarks should the nurse use to measure chest circumference?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nipple line provides a consistent, reproducible landmark for measuring chest circumference, ensuring accurate assessment.