ATI RN Maternal Newborn 2023/24 1st Attempt & Retake -Nurselytic

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: The car seat should be positioned in the car at a 45-degree angle. This statement demonstrates understanding because newborns who were born at 38 weeks of gestation may have poor muscle tone and need their car seat reclined at a 45-degree angle to keep their airway open. This position helps prevent the baby's head from falling forward and potentially obstructing their breathing.


Choice A is incorrect because using a sleep sack in a car seat can interfere with the proper fit and function of the harness system.
Choice B is incorrect because a car seat challenge test is typically done for preterm infants to assess their ability to sit safely in a car seat, not for full-term newborns.
Choice D is incorrect because current guidelines recommend keeping infants in a rear-facing car seat until at least 2 years of age, not turning it forward-facing at 1 year old.

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