During discharge teaching, the parents ask the nurse which type of thermometer is the most accurate to take their newborn’s temperature. What is the nurse’s best reply to this question?

Questions 95

ATI RN

ATI RN Test Bank

Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family Questions

Question 1 of 5

During discharge teaching, the parents ask the nurse which type of thermometer is the most accurate to take their newborn’s temperature. What is the nurse’s best reply to this question?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A premature infant with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) receives artificial surfactant. How does the nurse explain surfactant therapy to the parents?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The birthing parent has been watched closely by their health-care team because of their risk factors for delivering prematurely. What items in this patient’s medical history and current diagnosis increase their risk for delivering prematurely? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A 3-month-old has pulled out their NG tube at home, and the mother is now speaking with the on-call nurse. What recommendation should the nurse provide her?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient with a spontaneous abortion at 8 weeks’ gestation. What is the most common cause of first trimester loss?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Access More Questions!

ATI RN Basic


$89/ 30 days

ATI RN Premium


$150/ 90 days

Similar Questions