ATI RN
Pediatric Respiratory Distress Nursing Interventions Questions
Question 1 of 5
During the first few minutes after birth, which physiologic change occurs in the newborn as a response to vascular pressure changes in increased oxygen levels?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In response to increased oxygen levels, a physiologic change in the newborn is the dilation of pulmonary vessels. This response helps facilitate the transition to breathing air. The other options do not accurately reflect the physiologic change associated with increased oxygen levels in the newborn.
Question 2 of 5
A glucose level of 40 mg/dL requires an action. The nurse should follow agency policy and health care provider orders regarding feeding infants with low glucose levels. A common practice is to feed the newborn breast milk or formula if the glucose screening reveals a level of 40 to 45 mg/dL or less to prevent further depletion of glucose. Infants with severe hypoglycemia may need intravenous feedings to provide glucose.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
An infant who eats very rapidly may experience problems with swallowing excessive air. What should the mother be instructed to do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: It is important to begin feeding the infant before they become too hungry to prevent them from eating rapidly and swallowing excessive air. This will help the infant eat at a slower rate and reduce the risk of problems. Using a nipple with a smaller hole will not address the underlying issue of rapid eating. Placing the infant on the abdomen after feeding is not recommended for safety reasons. Providing water between feedings is unnecessary for infants and can affect their hydration levels.
Question 4 of 5
A new mother is preparing for discharge from the birthing center and relays to the nurse her concerns about how she will handle the baby's episodes of crying. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
As the nurse assists a new mother with breastfeeding, the mother asks, If formula is prepared to meet the nutritional needs of the newborn, what is in breast milk that makes it better?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Breast milk contains immunoglobulins that protect the newborn against infection. Calcium levels are higher in formula than breast milk. This higher level can cause an excessively high renal solute load if the formula is not diluted properly. The calorie counts of formula and breast milk are about the same. All the essential amino acids are in formula and breast milk. The concentrations may differ.