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 reflexes
Question 2 of 5
The names of the newborn reflexes are? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F
Rationale: Rooting, Moro, Babinski, and gag are recognized newborn reflexes; stepping is also a reflex, but 'running' is not.
Extract:
Newborn being breastfed
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client with breastfeeding her newborn. The nurse should explain that which of the following reflexes will initiate sucking?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The rooting reflex triggers head-turning and mouth-opening when the cheek is stroked, facilitating breastfeeding.
Extract:
Newborn feeding
Question 4 of 5
A newborn is most interested in eating in which wake and sleep state?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The alert state is ideal for feeding, as the newborn is calm, attentive, and receptive to breastfeeding or bottle-feeding.
Extract:
Newborn 2 hours old breastfeeding
Question 5 of 5
A mother who is holding her 2-hour-old newborn says, 'I don't think she likes breastfeeding, but last time, when we were in the delivery room, she did really well.' Which is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting with latching addresses breastfeeding difficulties directly, promoting effective feeding.