ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare

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?

A. Iron will facilitate bone growth. B. Newborns do not metabolize iron adequately. C. The newborn's iron source will start to deplete. D. Iron will facilitate eyesight development.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Newborns have limited iron metabolism capacity, requiring iron-fortified formula to meet developmental needs.

Extract:

Newborn with circumcision using Plastibell device

Question 2 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.

A. I'll wash his penis with warm water and mild soap each day. B. I'll make sure his diaper is loose in the front. C. I expect the plastic ring to fall off by itself within a week. D. I'll apply petroleum jelly to his penis during diaper changes. E. I'll call the doctor if bleeding occurs after the ring falls off.

Correct Answer: C,E

Rationale: The Plastibell ring falls off within a week, and bleeding post-falloff requires medical attention, indicating proper care understanding.

Extract:

Four newborns: 8 hr old with acrocyanosis, 18 hr old not voided, 24 hr old no meconium, 12 hr old with temperature 37.8°C

Question 3 of 5

A nurse in the newborn nursery is receiving a report on four newborns. Which of the following newborns should the nurse see first?

A. A newborn who is 8 hr old and has acrocyanosis. B. A newborn who is 18 hr old and has not voided. C. A newborn who is 24 hr old and has not passed meconium. D. A newborn who is 12 hr old and has an axillary temperature of 37.8°C (100° F).

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A temperature of 37.8°C may indicate infection, requiring immediate assessment, unlike the other less urgent findings.

Extract:

Newborn liver function

Question 4 of 5

In a newborn infant, which of the following is the liver's job related to bilirubin?

A. Changing conjugated bilirubin to unconjugated. B. Synthesis of vitamin K. C. Changing unconjugated bilirubin to conjugated bilirubin. D. Removal of meconium.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The liver conjugates unconjugated bilirubin, making it water-soluble for excretion, preventing jaundice buildup.

Extract:

Volume conversion

Question 5 of 5

How many ounces is 30 ml?

A. Half an ounce. B. Three. C. Two. D. One.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: 30 mL equals approximately 1 ounce, critical for accurate medication and feeding calculations in newborns.

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