ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn with umbilical cord stump
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a newborn about caring for the umbilical cord stump. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sponge baths keep the umbilical cord dry, reducing infection risk until it falls off naturally.
Extract:
Newborn being fed iron-fortified formula
Question 2 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 blue hands
Question 3 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:
Volume conversion
Question 4 of 5
How many ounces is 30 ml?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 30 mL equals approximately 1 ounce, critical for accurate medication and feeding calculations in newborns.
Extract:
Newborn 1 hr after delivery
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn 1 hr after delivery. Which of the following respiratory rates is within the expected reference range for a newborn?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 48/min is within the normal newborn range (30-60/min), indicating healthy breathing.