ATI RN
ATI NURS 37500 Maternal Newborn exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Newborn infant
Question 1 of 5
In which of the following areas should a nurse administer an injection for a newborn infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The vastus lateralis is a safe, well-developed site for IM injections in newborns.
Extract:
An infant grabbing things with their entire hand before developing a pincer grasp
Question 2 of 5
An infant grabbing things with their entire hand before developing a pincer grasp is an example of what direction of growth?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proximodistal development describes growth from the center outward, as seen in infants using a palmar grasp before a pincer grasp.
Extract:
Child with a new prescription for an oral antibiotic
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a child who has a new prescription for an oral antibiotic. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining the reason for the medication ensures adherence and understanding of its importance, promoting proper treatment completion.
Extract:
Newborn receiving a vitamin K injection
Question 4 of 5
A parent asks the nurse why the newborn is getting a vitamin K injection in the birth room. The nurse explains that the injection is necessary because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin K is essential for clotting, and newborns have low stores, requiring supplementation to prevent bleeding disorders.
Extract:
Newborn immediately following birth
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on the labor and delivery unit is caring for a newborn immediately following birth. Which of the following actions by the nurse reduces evaporative heat loss by the newborn?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drying the skin directly reduces evaporative heat loss, critical for maintaining newborn temperature.