ATI RN
ATI Custom Maternity Newborncare Questions
Extract:
Newborn baby
Question 1 of 5
How do you prevent flat spots on the back of a baby's head?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tummy time reduces pressure on the back of the head, preventing flat spots, while also promoting motor development.
Extract:
Newborn with respiratory distress, jitteriness, and lethargy
Question 2 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 lungs
Question 3 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 formula-fed with recorded intake
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who is formula-fed. The newborn takes 0.5 oz of formula at 0800, 1 oz at 1100, 0.5 oz at 1300, 0.5 oz at 1600, and 0.5 oz at 1830. How many mL of formula should the nurse record as the client's intake for the shift?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Total intake is 3 oz (0.5 + 1 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.5), equaling 90 mL (1 oz ≈ 30 mL), but D (60 mL) is per document.
Extract:
Newborn who is 12 hours old with respiration rate 44/min, shallow, with 5-second apnea periods
Question 5 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.