ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn being breastfed with hydration concerns
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is breastfeeding and tells the nurse that she is concerned about her newborn's hydration. Which of the following nursing observations is appropriate to use in evaluating the adequacy of the newborn's hydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wet diapers (6-8 daily) indicate adequate hydration, a reliable measure in newborns.
Extract:
Newborn 1 hr after delivery
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn 1 hr after delivery. Which of the following respiratory rates is within the expected reference range for a newborn?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 48/min is within the normal newborn range (30-60/min), indicating healthy breathing.
Extract:
Newborn undergoing phenylketonuria (PKU) testing
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about phenylketonuria (PKU) testing with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The statement about special lights confuses PKU with jaundice treatment; PKU requires dietary management, not phototherapy.
Extract:
Newborn in a cold room, crying and kicking, now tired
Question 4 of 5
The nurse enters the room and notices that the room feels cold. The mother says, 'He has been crying and kicking and now he seems very tired.' What is the nurse's priority concern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cold environment triggers nonshivering thermogenesis, burning brown fat, which can produce lactic acid, leading to metabolic acidosis.
Extract:
Newborn liver function
Question 5 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.