ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Postpartum client bottle-feeding with breast engorgement
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about comfort measures for breast engorgement with a client who is postpartum and is bottle-feeding her newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stimulating nipples increases milk production, worsening engorgement, unlike other measures that reduce discomfort.
Extract:
Newborn born 1 hr ago at 38 weeks gestation with respiratory distress syndrome
Question 2 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: Reporting respiratory status is urgent in respiratory distress syndrome, guiding immediate interventions.
Extract:
Newborn being breastfed with hydration concerns
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is breastfeeding and tells the nurse that she is concerned about her newborn's hydration. Which of the following nursing observations is appropriate to use in evaluating the adequacy of the newborn's hydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wet diapers (6-8 daily) indicate adequate hydration, a reliable measure in newborns.
Extract:
Newborn being bathed postpartum
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postpartum about bathing her newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baby powder can cause respiratory issues and skin irritation, making its use inappropriate for newborns.
Extract:
Newborn in the admission nursery
Question 5 of 5
The nurse admits a newborn to the admission nursery and prepares to bathe the baby for the first time after assessing which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring a stable body temperature for at least 2 hours is crucial before bathing to prevent hypothermia, as newborns are prone to heat loss.