ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn born 1 hr ago at 38 weeks gestation with respiratory distress syndrome
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a newborn born 1 hr ago who was delivered at 38 weeks of gestation. Which action should the nurse prioritize in this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking brachial pulses assesses perfusion, critical in respiratory distress to monitor oxygenation.
Extract:
Postpartum client bottle-feeding with breast engorgement
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about comfort measures for breast engorgement with a client who is postpartum and is bottle-feeding her newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stimulating nipples increases milk production, worsening engorgement, unlike other measures that reduce discomfort.
Extract:
Newborn born 1 hr ago at 38 weeks gestation with respiratory distress syndrome
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a newborn born 1 hr ago who was delivered at 38 weeks of gestation. Which action should the nurse prioritize in this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking brachial pulses assesses perfusion, critical in respiratory distress to monitor oxygenation.
Extract:
Newborn liver function
Question 4 of 5
In a newborn infant, which of the following is the liver's job related to bilirubin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The liver conjugates unconjugated bilirubin, making it water-soluble for excretion, preventing jaundice buildup.
Extract:
Newborn immediately after birth
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately after birth. Which of the following actions by the nurse reduces evaporative heat loss by the newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drying the skin removes amniotic fluid, preventing evaporative cooling, a key step to maintain newborn temperature.