ATI LPN
ATI Maternal Newborn Questions
Question 1 of 4
When should a provider order a maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) screening for pregnant clients?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: - MSAFP screening is recommended for all pregnant clients to assess risk of neural tube defects or chromosomal abnormalities. - It is a standard prenatal test regardless of specific medical conditions. - Options A, B, and D are not directly related to the indication for MSAFP screening in pregnancy.
Question 2 of 4
A caregiver is being taught about bottle feeding a newborn. Which of the following statements by the caregiver indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Tilt the bottle to prevent air from entering as the baby sucks is incorrect. It is important not to tilt the bottle as it can cause the baby to swallow air, leading to gas and discomfort. A: Keeping the baby's head elevated helps prevent choking. B: Allowing the baby to burp reduces gas and discomfort. D: Soft, formed yellow stools indicate a healthy digestive system. Thus, C is the only statement that may lead to issues and requires further instruction.
Question 3 of 4
A newborn is small for gestational age (SGA). Which of the following findings is associated with this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Wide skull sutures. Small for gestational age (SGA) newborns may have wide skull sutures due to reduced skull growth in utero. This is because their growth was restricted, leading to smaller head size and delayed closure of skull sutures. A, B, and C are incorrect: A: Moist skin is not a typical finding associated with being small for gestational age. B: Protruding abdomen is more commonly seen in conditions like gastroschisis or omphalocele, not necessarily SGA. C: Gray umbilical cord color is not specifically linked to being small for gestational age.
Question 4 of 4
When calculating the Apgar score of a newborn at 1 minute after delivery, which of the following findings would result in a score of 6?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Apgar score assesses the newborn's overall condition at birth based on five criteria: heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and color. A score of 6 at 1 minute indicates moderate difficulty in transitioning to extrauterine life. For a score of 6, the baby may have a heart rate below 100 bpm, weak respiratory effort, some muscle tone, grimacing reflex irritability, and a body with bluish extremities but normal body color. Choice C aligns with these criteria. Choices A, B, and D do not meet the requirements for a score of 6 as they represent either too low or too high values in one or more criteria, resulting in a different Apgar score.