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ATI NUR 207 Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The infant should have six wet diapers daily.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Steady weight gain indicates adequate nutrition and hydration, a key health indicator.
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2-day-old septic preterm infant weighing 4300 grams.
Question 2 of 5
A neonatologist prescribes gentamicin for a 2-day-old, septic preterm infant who weighs 4300 grams. The dosage of gentamicin for babies less than 1 week of age is 2 mg/kg q 12 hours. The dose on hand is 20 mg per 1 ml. The nurse calculates the safe dose of this medication to be. ml. in 12 hours.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculation: 4300 g = 4.3 kg; 4.3 kg x 2 mg = 8.6 mg; 8.6 mg ÷ 20 mg/ml = 0.43 ml.
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Mother delivered vaginally 2 hours ago, hemoglobin 9 g/dL, hematocrit 30%, platelets 220,000/mm³, WBC 12,000/mm³, temperature 38.3°C (100.9°F).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a mother who delivered vaginally 2 hours ago. Hemoglobin: 9 g/dL (11 to 14 g/dL). Hematocrit: 30% (36 to 43%). Platelets: 220,000/mm³ (150,000 to 400,000/mm³). WBC count: 12,000/mm³ (4,000 to 15,000/mm³). Temperature: 38.3°C (100.9°F). Select the 4 findings the nurse should report to the provider.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: B: Low hemoglobin (9 g/dL) suggests anemia or hemorrhage. D: Constant vaginal bleeding indicates potential postpartum hemorrhage. A and C require specific abnormal data to report.
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Newborn exhibiting diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who exhibits signs of diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy suggest hypoglycemia, requiring a blood glucose check.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is aware that which type of heat loss in newborns occurs through direct contact with a cooler surface?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Conduction heat loss occurs via direct contact with a cooler surface, like a cold mattress.