ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn being assessed
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn. Which of the following anatomical landmarks should the nurse use to measure chest circumference?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nipple line provides a consistent, reproducible landmark for measuring chest circumference, ensuring accurate assessment.
Extract:
Newborn fetus
Question 2 of 5
Which statement about fetal circulation is true?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fetal circulation, with shunts like the foramen ovale, persists through labor's stress, transitioning to adult circulation after birth.
Extract:
Newborn 18 hours old who has not voided
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 18-hour-old newborn who has not voided for the first time yet. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delayed voiding up to 24 hours is normal; documenting and monitoring are appropriate unless other concerns arise.
Extract:
Newborn immediately after birth
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately after birth. Which of the following actions by the nurse reduces evaporative heat loss by the newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drying the skin removes amniotic fluid, preventing evaporative cooling, a key step to maintain newborn temperature.
Extract:
Newborn born 1 hr ago at 38 weeks gestation with abnormal diagnostic results
Question 5 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 take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest x-ray results showing radiopaque areas suggest respiratory issues, requiring urgent reporting to guide treatment.