ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam NUR 200 Questions
Extract:
Crying newborn
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing the fontanels of a crying newborn and notes that the posterior fontanel pulsates and briefly bulges. What do these findings indicate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulsation and brief bulging of the fontanel during crying are normal in newborns due to flexibility of the skull and changes in intracranial pressure, not indicative of pathology.
Extract:
Physical examination
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching the student nurse the sequence for performing the assessment techniques during a physical examination. What is the appropriate order?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct sequence is inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation to avoid altering findings, ensuring a systematic and accurate physical examination.
Extract:
Newborn's respiratory rate
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel to measure a newborn's respiratory rate. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of why the respiratory rate should be counted for a complete minute?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Newborns have irregular breathing patterns, necessitating a full minute count for an accurate respiratory rate assessment.
Extract:
Newborn grasping mother's finger
Question 4 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:
2-year-old child who is hospitalized
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who is hospitalized and throws a tantrum when his parent leaves. Which of the following toys should the nurse provide to alleviate the child's stress?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A stuffed animal provides comfort and emotional support, acting as a transitional object to help a toddler cope with separation anxiety during hospitalization.