ATI RN
ATI NUR 207 Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
Infant born at 40 weeks gestation.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant born at 40 weeks of gestation. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Full-term infants at 40 weeks have increased subcutaneous fat for temperature regulation.
Extract:
Infant with suspected necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
Question 2 of 5
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal system. Which findings would cause the nurse to suspect NEC?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal distention, temperature instability, and bloody stools are classic NEC symptoms.
Extract:
2-day-old septic preterm infant weighing 4300 grams.
Question 3 of 5
A neonatologist prescribes gentamicin for a 2-day-old, septic preterm infant who weighs 4300 grams. The dosage of gentamicin for babies less than 1 week of age is 2 mg/kg q 12 hours. The dose on hand is 20 mg per 1 ml. The nurse calculates the safe dose of this medication to be. ml. in 12 hours.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculation: 4300 g = 4.3 kg; 4.3 kg x 2 mg = 8.6 mg; 8.6 mg ÷ 20 mg/ml = 0.43 ml.
Extract:
New mother breastfeeding, concerned about pain medication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is beginning to breastfeed her newborn after delivery. The new mother states, 'I don't want to take anything for pain because I am breastfeeding.' Which statement should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Discussing pain management options educates the mother on safe choices for breastfeeding.
Extract:
Infant with suspected congenital hip dysplasia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assisting the health care provider (HCP) in examining an infant with suspected congenital hip dysplasia. What sign should the nurse expect to find during the assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limited hip abduction is a key sign of congenital hip dysplasia due to abnormal joint development.