ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn being fed iron-fortified formula
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent about using an iron-fortified formula to feed her newborn. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Newborns have limited iron metabolism capacity, requiring iron-fortified formula to meet developmental needs.
Extract:
Newborn with risk factors for bilirubin levels
Question 2 of 5
Which newborn is at the lowest risk for elevated unconjugated bilirubin levels?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 41-week gestation newborn has a mature liver, minimizing bilirubin buildup compared to others with risk factors.
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 fetus
Question 4 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 liver function
Question 5 of 5
In a newborn infant, which of the following is the liver's job related to bilirubin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The liver conjugates unconjugated bilirubin, making it water-soluble for excretion, preventing jaundice buildup.