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: C
Rationale: Newborn iron stores deplete around 6 months, necessitating iron-fortified formula to prevent deficiency.
Extract:
Newborn fetus
Question 2 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 vital signs
Question 3 of 5
What are the newborn vital sign ranges? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Newborn vital signs include axillary temperature 97.7-99.3°F, heart rate 100-180 bpm depending on state, respiratory rate 30-60/min, and blood pressure not routinely measured.
Extract:
Newborn with blue hands
Question 4 of 5
A mother asks, 'Why does my infant have blue hands?'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Immature peripheral circulation causes transient acrocyanosis, a benign finding in newborns.
Extract:
Newborn being fed iron-fortified formula
Question 5 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.