ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn at 34 weeks gestation, weighs 1,550 g, with nasal flaring, intercostal retractions, expiratory grunting, mild cyanosis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who is at 34 weeks of gestation, weighs 1,550 g, and has nasal flaring, intercostal retractions, expiratory grunting, and mild cyanosis. The nurse should place the newborn in an incubator for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Premature newborns have immature thermoregulation, making an incubator essential to maintain body temperature and prevent cold stress.
Extract:
Newborn born 1 hr ago at 38 weeks gestation with respiratory distress syndrome
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a newborn born 1 hr ago who was delivered at 38 weeks of gestation. Which action should the nurse prioritize in this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking brachial pulses assesses perfusion, critical in respiratory distress to monitor oxygenation.
Extract:
Newborn with WBC count of 15,000
Question 3 of 5
The nurse notes that a newborn's white blood cell count (WBC) is 15,000. The nurse is aware that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC count of 15,000 is within the normal range for newborns, reflecting their immune response to birth stress.
Extract:
Newborn with umbilical cord stump
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a newborn about caring for the umbilical cord stump. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sponge baths keep the umbilical cord dry, reducing infection risk until it falls off naturally.
Extract:
Newborn vital signs
Question 5 of 5
What are the newborn vital sign ranges? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Newborn vital signs include axillary temperature 97.7-99.3°F, heart rate 100-180 bpm depending on state, respiratory rate 30-60/min, and blood pressure not routinely measured.