ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
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Newborn who has just delivered and the nurse notes secretions bubbling out of the newborn's nose and mouth
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A nurse is caring for a client who has just delivered a newborn. The nurse notes secretions bubbling out of the newborn's nose and mouth. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Suction the mouth with a bulb syringe. This is the priority because secretions bubbling out of the newborn's nose and mouth can obstruct the airway, leading to breathing difficulties. Suctioning the mouth with a bulb syringe helps clear the airway and ensures the newborn can breathe properly. Turning the newborn on his side (choice
A) may not effectively address the airway obstruction. Suctioning the nose with a bulb syringe (choice
C) may not be as effective as clearing the mouth first. Using a suction catheter with low negative pressure (choice
D) is not appropriate for newborns due to the risk of causing trauma to delicate mucous membranes.
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