ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Assessment Questions
Extract:
Parent of a newborn about car seat safety
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parent of a newborn about car seat safety. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rear-facing car seats until at least 2 years old provide better protection for the head, neck, and spine in a crash.
Extract:
A newborn who is 48 hr old and is experiencing opioid withdrawals
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 48 hr old and is experiencing opioid withdrawals. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Newborns experiencing opioid withdrawal often exhibit tremors or jitteriness in the extremities as part of the withdrawal symptoms.
Extract:
A client who has fibrocystic breast changes and is experiencing breast discomfort during menstruation
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has fibrocystic breast changes and is experiencing breast discomfort during menstruation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol consumption can exacerbate breast discomfort associated with fibrocystic changes. Avoiding alcohol helps alleviate symptoms.
Extract:
A client who is at 29 weeks of gestation and has phenylketonuria
Question 4 of 5
A nurse providing dietary teaching to a client who is at 29 weeks of gestation and has phenylketonuria. Which of the following food suggestions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sliced apples are low in phenylalanine and safe for individuals with PKU, unlike peanut butter, milk, and eggs, which contain high levels of phenylalanine.
Extract:
A newborn who is 32 hours old and has a cephalohematoma
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a newborn who is 32 hours old and has a cephalohematoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect as a result of this condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cephalohematoma can lead to increased bilirubin levels as the accumulated blood breaks down, causing jaundice. This finding is consistent with the expected increase in bilirubin due to the condition.