ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn immediately after birth
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately after birth. Which of the following actions by the nurse reduces evaporative heat loss by the newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drying the skin removes amniotic fluid, preventing evaporative cooling, a key step to maintain newborn temperature.
Extract:
Newborn 1 hr after delivery
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn 1 hr after delivery. Which of the following respiratory rates is within the expected reference range for a newborn?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 48/min is within the normal newborn range (30-60/min), indicating healthy breathing.
Extract:
Newborn with swollen head area
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn and notes a swollen area on the head that does not cross the suture line. The nurse should document this finding as which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cephalhematoma is swelling confined by suture lines, distinguishing it from caput succedaneum, which crosses them.
Extract:
Newborn being assessed
Question 4 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.
Extract:
Newborn in the admission nursery
Question 5 of 5
The nurse admits a newborn to the admission nursery and prepares to bathe the baby for the first time after assessing which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring a stable body temperature for at least 2 hours is crucial before bathing to prevent hypothermia, as newborns are prone to heat loss.