ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn experiencing cold stress
Question 1 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.
Extract:
Newborn lungs
Question 2 of 5
The purpose of surfactant is to?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surfactant reduces alveolar surface tension, preventing collapse and aiding gas exchange, critical for newborn respiration.
Extract:
Newborn being bathed postpartum
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postpartum about bathing her newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baby powder can cause respiratory issues and skin irritation, making its use inappropriate for newborns.
Extract:
Newborn immediately after birth
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately after birth. Which of the following actions by the nurse reduces evaporative heat loss by the newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drying the skin removes amniotic fluid, preventing evaporative cooling, a key step to maintain newborn temperature.
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: C
Rationale: Newborn iron stores deplete around 6 months, necessitating iron-fortified formula to prevent deficiency.