ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn 2019 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Newborn 1 hour old with respiratory rate 50/min, heart rate 130/min, axillary temperature 36.1° C (97° F)
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who is 1 hour old and has a respiratory rate of 50/min, a heart rate of 130/min, and an axillary temperature of 36.1° C (97° F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying a cap to the newborn's head helps conserve heat in a mildly hypothermic newborn (36.1°
C), supporting thermal regulation in the first hours after birth.
Extract:
Newborn 4 hr old
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 4 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Overlapping cranial bones may indicate craniosynostosis, a condition that can lead to increased intracranial pressure and requires immediate reporting for further evaluation.
Extract:
Client breastfeeding her newborn
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is breastfeeding her newborn. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing the baby to feed at least every 3 hours helps establish an adequate milk supply and ensures proper nutrition, supporting newborn health.
Extract:
Newly licensed nurse learning about ultrasonography in first trimester
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the uses of ultrasonography in the first trimester of pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ultrasound in the first trimester is primarily used to determine gestational age, confirm intrauterine pregnancy, and assess fetal viability, not for placental maturity, biophysical profiles, or growth restriction.
Extract:
Newborn immediately following birth with a large amount of mucus in mouth and nose
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately following birth and notes a large amount of mucus in the newborn's mouth and nose. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow when performing suction with a bulb syringe.
Correct Answer: B,D,C,A
Rationale: The correct sequence is: compress the bulb syringe, place it in the newborn's mouth, suction the nose, and assess for reflex bradycardia. This order clears the airway effectively while minimizing the risk of aspiration and vagal stimulation.