ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
An infant who is receiving phototherapy.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who is receiving phototherapy. Which of the following findings requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lotion interferes with phototherapy efficacy and risks burns, requiring intervention. Increased stools, rash, and eye masks are expected or standard.
Extract:
A newborn who was born at 42.5 weeks of gestation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who was born at 42.5 weeks of gestation. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dry, cracked skin is typical in post-term newborns due to prolonged amniotic exposure. Increased fat, scant hair, and vernix are preterm or term traits.
Extract:
A preterm newborn.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a preterm newborn. Which of the following nursing interventions to promote development should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clustering care minimizes disruptions, promoting rest and growth. Fingertip touch overstimulation, prone positioning risks SIDS, and bright lighting disrupts circadian development.
Extract:
An infant with a fractured clavicle.
Question 4 of 5
What information regarding a fractured clavicle is most important for the nurse to take into consideration when planning the infant's care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Newborn clavicle fractures heal without special treatment, requiring only gentle handling. Prone positioning, casting, or exercises are unnecessary or harmful.
Extract:
A client who is experiencing preterm labor.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate IV to a client who is experiencing preterm labor. Which of the following is the priority nursing assessment for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory rate is critical due to magnesium sulfate's risk of respiratory depression, a life-threatening complication requiring close monitoring.