ATI Maternal Newborn Moitiso Exam

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is providing newborn nutrition education to new parents. The nurse will include which of the following as a sign (cue) of feeding readiness?

A. The infant stretches their arms out and then back in toward their body.B. The infant turns their head toward their parent's voice.C. The infant grasps the parent's finger when placed in the infant's palm.D. The infant brings their hand to their mouth.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Bringing their hand to their mouth is a sign of feeding readiness. This action indicates that the infant is hungry and ready to feed. It is an early cue that the baby is ready to eat.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following statements accurately describes a characteristic of the newborn immune system?

A. Newborns are born with fully developed immune responses capable of independently fighting infections from birth.B. Newborns have a mature gut microbiome that supports their immune system immediately after birth.C. Newborns rely solely on their innate immune system without any contribution from maternal antibodies.D. Newborns receive passive immunity through the placenta and colostrum, but their own immune system is not fully functional until several months of age.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Newborns receive passive immunity through the placenta and colostrum, but their own immune system is not fully functional until several months of age. This passive immunity helps protect them from infections during the early months of life.

Extract:

A nursery nurse is admitting a neonate and is performing the neonatal assessment. The apical pulse is auscultated with a rate of 124 bpm, after one full minute of listening.

Question 3 of 5

What is the next appropriate action should the nurse take?

A. Ask another nurse to verify the heart rate as this is an abnormal finding.B. Call the provider and request they come to the hospital immediately for this abnormal finding to further assess the neonate.C. Prepare the newborn for transport to the NICU for further cardiac observation.D. Document the expected finding.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Documenting the expected finding is the appropriate action. An apical pulse rate of 124 bpm is within the normal range for a neonate (110-160 bpm), and no further action is needed.

Extract:

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is teaching a newborn's parent to care for the umbilical cord stump. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Wipe the cord daily with alcohol prep pads.B. Keep the cord moist.C. Fold the top of the diaper underneath the cord.D. Apply petroleum jelly to the cord stump.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Folding the top of the diaper underneath the cord is recommended to keep the cord exposed to air and prevent irritation from urine or stool. This helps the cord dry out and fall off naturally.

Extract:

A nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother voices concerns about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Question 5 of 5

The nurse should include which of the following statements in a discussion with the mother?

A. Placing your child on her back when sleeping will decrease the risk of SIDS.B. SIDS is directly correlated with the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines.C. SIDS rates have been rising over the last 10 years.D. Sleep apnea is the main cause of SIDS.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Placing a baby on their back to sleep significantly reduces the risk of SIDS. This position helps keep the airway open and reduces the risk of suffocation.

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