ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Post-term newborn immediately following delivery
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to examine a post-term newborn immediately following delivery. Which of the following findings should she expect to observe? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Moro reflex is present in post-term newborns, but vernix, lanugo, and flexibility are reduced due to prolonged gestation.
Extract:
Newborn with apical pulse of 130/min
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn and finds an apical pulse of 130/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An apical pulse of 130/min is within the normal newborn range (110-160 bpm), requiring only documentation.
Extract:
Newborn undergoing phenylketonuria (PKU) testing
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about phenylketonuria (PKU) testing with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The statement about special lights confuses PKU with jaundice treatment; PKU requires dietary management, not phototherapy.
Extract:
Newborn 4 hours old with lab results
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a newborn that is 4 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A bilirubin of 18 mg/dL at 4 hours indicates severe hyperbilirubinemia, risking brain damage if untreated.
Extract:
Newborn with circumcision using Plastibell device
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about circumcision care with the parent of a newborn who had a circumcision using the Plastibell device. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: The Plastibell ring falls off within a week, and bleeding post-falloff requires medical attention, indicating proper care understanding.