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ATI NUR209 Maternal Newborn Final Assessment 2025 Questions
Extract:
Newborn
Question 1 of 5
The nurse educates the parents on actions to prevent sudden infant death syndrome. Which observation indicates the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the newborn on their back reduces SIDS risk by preventing airway obstruction. Pacifier use lowers risk, feeding schedules are unrelated, and blankets increase suffocation risk.
Extract:
Breastfeeding client
Question 2 of 5
Which three assessment findings indicate that the breastfeeding client has achieved a proper latch?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Audible swallowing (
B), tongue cupping with flanged lips (
C), and rhythmic sucking (
D) indicate proper latch, ensuring effective milk transfer. Slurping/clicking (
A) or cheek dimpling (E) suggest poor latch, causing air entry or suction issues.
Extract:
Preterm newborn
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a preterm newborn. Which of the following nursing interventions to promote development should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clustering care activities minimizes disruptions, promoting rest and development in preterm newborns. Bright lights, fingertip calming, or muscle extension disrupt sleep, stress regulation, or natural flexion.
Extract:
Client having a biophysical profile
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client having a biophysical profile. The client asks what the test is for. What should the nurse include in the response?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Biophysical profile assesses fetal breathing (
A), motion (
B), and amniotic fluid volume (
C) to evaluate fetal well-being. Neck translucency and gender are not part of this test, which focuses on immediate health indicators.
Extract:
18-hour-old infant with hyperbilirubinemia placed under phototherapy bank lights
Question 5 of 5
An 18-hour-old infant with hyperbilirubinemia is placed under phototherapy bank lights. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention for this infant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maximizing skin exposure to phototherapy lights enhances bilirubin breakdown via photoisomerization, reducing serum levels. Lotion risks burns, constant eye shields hinder bonding, and swaddling reduces light exposure, all compromising treatment efficacy.