ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn immediately after birth
Question 1 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.
Extract:
Newborn being fed iron-fortified formula
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent about using an iron-fortified formula to feed her newborn. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Newborn iron stores deplete around 6 months, necessitating iron-fortified formula to prevent deficiency.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent about using an iron-fortified formula to feed her newborn. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Newborns have limited iron metabolism capacity, requiring iron-fortified formula to meet developmental needs.
Extract:
Newborn with circumcision using Plastibell device
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about circumcision care with the parent of a newborn who had a circumcision using the Plastibell device. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: The Plastibell ring falls off within a week, and bleeding post-falloff requires medical attention, indicating proper care understanding.
Extract:
Four newborns: 8 hr old with acrocyanosis, 18 hr old not voided, 24 hr old no meconium, 12 hr old with temperature 37.8°C
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the newborn nursery is receiving a report on four newborns. Which of the following newborns should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A temperature of 37.8°C may indicate infection, requiring immediate assessment, unlike the other less urgent findings.