ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn delivered by vacuum extraction with swelling on head
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who was delivered by vacuum extraction and has swelling on his head that crosses the suture line. The newborn's mother asks about the swelling on her newborn's head. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caput succedaneum is swelling from vacuum extraction pressure, crossing suture lines, and resolves quickly, unlike cephalhematoma, which is confined by sutures.
Extract:
Newborn with respiratory distress, jitteriness, and lethargy
Question 2 of 5
A nurse who is caring for a newborn observes signs of respiratory distress, jitteriness, and lethargy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jitteriness and lethargy suggest hypoglycemia, making a blood glucose check the priority to guide treatment.
Extract:
Newborn delivered by vacuum extraction with swelling on head
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who was delivered by vacuum extraction and has swelling on his head that crosses the suture line. The newborn's mother asks about the swelling on her newborn's head. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caput succedaneum is swelling from vacuum extraction pressure, crossing suture lines, and resolves quickly, unlike cephalhematoma, which is confined by sutures.
Extract:
Newborn in the admission nursery
Question 4 of 5
The nurse admits a newborn to the admission nursery and prepares to bathe the baby for the first time after assessing which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring a stable body temperature for at least 2 hours is crucial before bathing to prevent hypothermia, as newborns are prone to heat loss.
Extract:
Newborn respiratory transition
Question 5 of 5
How can the nurse assess the successful transition of the respiratory system in the newborn? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Suctioning, observing chest/abdomen, counting respirations, and checking mucous membrane color assess respiratory function effectively.