ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam NUR 200 Questions
Extract:
Newborn grasping mother's finger
Question 1 of 5
A new mother shows the nurse that her baby grasps her finger when she touches the baby's palm. How might the nurse respond to this information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The palmar grasp reflex causes newborns to grasp objects touching their palms, a normal primitive reflex present until about 6 months.
Extract:
Preschooler's developmental task
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is explaining to parents that the preschooler's developmental task is focused on the development of initiative rather than guilt. What is a priority intervention the nurse might recommend for parents of preschoolers to stimulate initiative?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rewarding initiative encourages preschoolers to explore and build confidence, aligning with Erikson's initiative vs. guilt stage.
Extract:
2-day-old girl with blue hands and feet
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a 2-day-old girl are concerned because her feet and hands are slightly blue. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acrocyanosis, a benign condition causing blue hands and feet in newborns due to peripheral vasoconstriction, is the accurate explanation.
Extract:
Toddler
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about temper tantrums. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tantrums are a toddler's attempt to assert control, a normal developmental behavior reflecting their growing independence and frustration.
Extract:
3-month-old infant
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 3-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inability to raise the head when prone at 3 months indicates a potential developmental delay, as infants should achieve this milestone by this age.