ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam NUR 200 Questions
Extract:
Children on the pediatric ward
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing heart rate for children on the pediatric ward. What is a normal finding based on developmental age?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An infant's heart rate of 90 bpm falls within the normal range of 70-150 bpm, unlike the other options which indicate tachycardia or bradycardia.
Extract:
Newborn grasping mother's finger
Question 2 of 5
A new mother shows the nurse that her baby grasps her finger when she touches the baby's palm. How might the nurse respond to this information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The palmar grasp reflex causes newborns to grasp objects touching their palms, a normal primitive reflex present until about 6 months.
Extract:
Child in the emergency room with labored breathing
Question 3 of 5
For which children would the nurse conduct an immediate comprehensive health history?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Labored breathing indicates a potential emergency, requiring an immediate comprehensive health history to identify underlying causes and guide treatment.
Extract:
2-week-old girl
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is promoting a healthy diet to guide a mother when feeding her 2-week-old girl. Which is the most effective anticipatory guidance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Discouraging fruit juice aligns with recommendations to avoid unnecessary calories and dental risks in infants under 1 year.
Extract:
Infant with 2-day history of vomiting and elevated temperature
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of fluid loss?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Body weight is the most reliable indicator of fluid loss, directly reflecting changes in fluid balance in infants.