ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn with respiratory distress, jitteriness, and lethargy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse who is caring for a newborn observes signs of respiratory distress, jitteriness, and lethargy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jitteriness and lethargy suggest hypoglycemia, making a blood glucose check the priority to guide treatment.
Extract:
Newborn with circumcision using Plastibell device
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about circumcision care with the parent of a newborn who had a circumcision using the Plastibell device. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: The Plastibell ring falls off within a week, and bleeding post-falloff requires medical attention, indicating proper care understanding.
Extract:
Newborn who is 12 hours old with respiration rate 44/min, shallow, with 5-second apnea periods
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a newborn who is 12 hours old. His respiration rate is 44/min, shallow, with periods of apnea lasting up to 5 seconds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Newborns often have irregular breathing with brief apnea; a rate of 44/min is normal, warranting routine monitoring unless other signs of distress appear.
Extract:
Newborn at 34 weeks gestation, weighs 1,550 g, with nasal flaring, intercostal retractions, expiratory grunting, mild cyanosis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who is at 34 weeks of gestation, weighs 1,550 g, and has nasal flaring, intercostal retractions, expiratory grunting, and mild cyanosis. The nurse should place the newborn in an incubator for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Premature newborns have immature thermoregulation, making an incubator essential to maintain body temperature and prevent cold stress.
Extract:
Post-term newborn immediately following delivery
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to examine a post-term newborn immediately following delivery. Which of the following findings should she expect to observe? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Moro reflex is present in post-term newborns, but vernix, lanugo, and flexibility are reduced due to prolonged gestation.