ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn 4 hours old with lab results
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a newborn that is 4 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A bilirubin of 18 mg/dL at 4 hours indicates severe hyperbilirubinemia, risking brain damage if untreated.
Extract:
Newborn with WBC count of 15,000
Question 2 of 5
The nurse notes that a newborn's white blood cell count (WBC) is 15,000. The nurse is aware that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC count of 15,000 is within the normal range for newborns, reflecting their immune response to birth stress.
Extract:
Newborn with assessment findings
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is most concerned about which assessment finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A positive Ortolani's test indicates hip dysplasia, requiring intervention, unlike other benign findings.
Extract:
Newborn with umbilical cord stump
Question 4 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 experiencing cold stress
Question 5 of 5
A nurse understands which of the following assessment findings as a priority to indicate that a newborn may be experiencing cold stress and burning brown fat to produce heat? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Cold stress increases oxygen demand, causing respiratory distress, and depletes glucose, leading to hypoglycemia.