ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 3 Reno 2 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer Ringer's lactate by continuous IV infusion at 120 mL/hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min?
Correct Answer: 120
Rationale: Using the formula (mL/hr x drop factor) / 60 = (120 x 60) / 60 = 120 gtt/min, the rate is correctly calculated.
Extract:
Newborn with secretions bubbling out of nose and mouth
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just delivered a newborn. The nurse notes secretions bubbling out of the newborn's nose and mouth. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suctioning the mouth first clears the airway, prioritizing effective breathing in the presence of secretions.
Extract:
Postpartum client with persistently crying newborn
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is caring for a client who is postpartum and asks the nurse what to do when her newborn cries persistently. Which of the following strategies are appropriate for the nurse to teach the new mother about her infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swaddling provides comfort and security, helping to soothe a persistently crying newborn.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer antibiotic X over 20 min. Available is antibiotic X in 50 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride (NSS). The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 20 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min?
Correct Answer: 50
Rationale: Using the formula (volume x drop factor) / time = (50 x 20) / 20 = 50 gtt/min, the infusion rate is correctly calculated.
Extract:
Newborn had circumcision with Plastibell technique
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a postpartum unit is giving discharge instructions to a client whose newborn had a circumcision with the Plastibell technique. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of circumcision care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the diaper loose prevents pressure on the circumcision site, promoting healing with the Plastibell technique.