ATI RN
Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A newborn has a respiratory rate of 80 breaths/min, nasal flaring with sternal retractions, a heart rate of 120 beats/min, temperature of 36C and a persisting oxygen saturation of <87%. The nurse interprets these findings as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These signs indicate respiratory distress.
Question 2 of 5
What is the priority action for a newborn with a positive Coombs test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring jaundice progression is crucial for managing hemolytic disease.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse's initial action when caring for an infant with a slightly decreased temperature is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kangaroo care and covering the head help conserve heat.
Question 4 of 5
A client at 20 weeks' gestation is undergoing a routine ultrasound. What is the primary focus of this examination?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 20-week ultrasound focuses on assessing fetal anatomy, growth, and structural development.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is administering a number of therapeutic interventions for neonates, infants, and children on the pediatric unit. Which intervention contributes to an increase in chronic illness seen in early childhood?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using mechanical ventilation and medications to foster lung development in premature infants increases their survival rate. Yet the infants who survive are often faced with myriad chronic illnesses.