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ATI N230 Exam 3 with NGN Maternal Newborn Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is completing discharge instructions for a new mother and her 2-day-old newborn.
Question 1 of 5
The mother asks, 'How will I know if my baby gets enough breast milk?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wetting 6 to 8 diapers per day indicates adequate hydration and milk intake, a reliable sign of sufficient breastfeeding.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing a newborn's laboratory results.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A blood glucose of 45 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia, requiring immediate intervention to prevent neurological complications, taking priority over other findings.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a newborn and observes signs of diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diaphoresis, jitteriness, and lethargy suggest hypoglycemia; obtaining a blood glucose level is the priority to confirm and treat this condition.
Extract:
A nurse is completing discharge instructions for a new mother and her 2-day-old newborn.
Question 4 of 5
The mother asks, 'How will I know if my baby gets enough breast milk?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wetting 6 to 8 diapers per day indicates adequate hydration and milk intake, a reliable sign of sufficient breastfeeding.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching the parent of a newborn about bottle feeding.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tipping the nipple to allow air during feeding can lead to ingestion of air, causing discomfort and gas in the baby. Keeping the head elevated, allowing burping, and expecting yellow stools are appropriate practices.